Intervention Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Intervention Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

DEPARTMENT: ANCHORAGE APP GROUP

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Intervention NP or PA is an advanced practice provider specializing in the care of patients with coronary and valvular heart conditions, primarily focusing on the periprocedural evaluation and management of procedures like TAVR, TMVR, MitraClip, Coronary and PAD angioplasty/stent placement, Watchman, EVAR and PFO closures. This position is primarily designated to see patients in an outpatient capacity but may include inpatient management when needed. As a secondary component of this position, evaluation and management of additional cardiac conditions to include but not limited to heart failure, arrhythmia, primary and secondary prevention of cardiac disease will be expected.

Responsibilities:

- Templated for 11-13 outpatient visits per day

- Conduct thorough patient histories, physical examinations to assess cardiac conditions requiring percutaneous coronary intervention or percutaneous valve procedures.

- Review diagnostic tests and develop appropriate treatment plans or follow up testing in a timely manner.

- Managing the pre-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing TAVR, TMVR, MitraClip, CAD, PAD, Watchman, EVAR and PFO closure. This may include rounding on patients during their hospitalization and completing discharges.

- Provide comprehensive information about interventional procedures, potential risks, and benefits, and managing patient expectations throughout the process.

- Monitoring patients post-procedure, managing complications, addressing concerns, providing discharge instructions, and coordinating any necessary follow-up appointments.

- Review patient referrals to determine suitability for PAD consults, PFO closure, coronary angiogram, TAVR, TMVR, or MitraClip, conducting pre-procedure assessments, and gathering necessary medical information.

- Proctor stress tests and serve as APP imaging resource for the provider group.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at AHVI in a similar role.

Benefits:

- Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days a year

- PTO

- 8 paid holidays per year

- Profit Sharing 401K

- Pension

- Medical, dental and vision coverage

- Colonial Life Elective Benefits

- Life insurance

- Health Savings Account

- Flexible Spending Account

- Employee Assistance Program

- Wellness Program

- FMLA

Mission Statement: Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute delivers compassionate, high-quality care to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. We collaborate across systems to make proven therapies accessible to all Alaskans, with a commitment to discovering innovative ways to meet the needs of our community.

Qualifications

Education: Preferred: Masters degree in designated area preferred. Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited school for physician assistant programs. Completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

- 1-3 years of prior experience as NP or PA preferred

- Willing to consider new graduates as well

Nurse Practitioner:

- Current and active RN and NP license for the state of Alaska, preferred

- Eligible for NP license or NP license in progress for the state of Alaska

- State of Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges

- Active DEA certificate (upon hire)

Physician Assistant:

- Current and active PA license for state of Alaska, preferred

- Eligible for PA license or PA license in progress for the state of Alaska

- Alaska Dispensing Authority

- Active DEA certificate (upon hire)