Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology

Park Nicollet Clinic & RHSC is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology department. Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day. Primary duties include first assist in adult cardiac and thoracic as well as robotic procedures, partnering in perioperative and postoperative care, inpatient rounding, call coverage, and clinic as needed. Currently, call responsibility is 1 in 4, on average. Specifically, in the operating room, the CV-PA will be responsible for positioning of the patient, endoscopic vein harvest, first assisting the surgeon at the chest, wound closure and assisting with safe transport to the ICU. The position requires a current unrestricted medical license as a Physician Assistant. 1-2 years of experience preferred in the cardiovascular surgery (OR) environment which includes First Assisting and/or vein harvesting.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners.  Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

BENEFITS:

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners.  Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

TO APPLY:

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Kevin Noth, Clinician & APC Recruiter at [email protected]. For immediate consideration, please apply online.

Criteria Based Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing both inpatient and outpatient services. In the inpatient setting, the APP works as a team with the attending cardiologist to perform and staff initial consults, subsequent follow up visits and to coordinate patient care. In the outpatient setting, the APP will see patients independently in the cardiology clinic. Outreach clinic may also be expected. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Communicates hospital course and treatment plan to referring primary care physicians upon discharge. 

2. Makes and accepts referrals to/from, consults with, cooperates with and refers to all other types of healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners and other allied personnel.

3. Discriminates between situation requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician or further referral

4. Collaborates with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient’ condition occur.

5. Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.

6. Functions as mentor/resource and educator for other healthcare team and staff.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:  

Excellence:  We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion:  We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership:  We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity:  We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can expect certain things from each of us:

They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable, coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest, and keeping our word.

Additional Expectations:

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment. 

• Maintains regular and timely attendance 

• Protects confidentiality

• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.  

• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

If yes, age-specific competency checklist MUST be attached.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cardiology APP has no formal leadership responsibilities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work environment includes the inpatient nursing units and the clinic setting. Stands 4-6 hours and walks 2-4 hours daily while performing duties. May view a computer screen for up to 3 hours a day. May lift, push or pull equipment up to 50 lbs. Must be able to transport self throughout the hospital. Must be able to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Office Environment: May be exposed to printer/copier cartridges, no extreme conditions.

Inpatient Environment: May be exposed to hazardous substances, harmful physical agents, and infectious agents that exist in the patient care area in the performance of duties. 

EQUIPMENT:

Office Environment: Computer, fax, printer, copy machine and other office machines. 

Patient Care Unit: Needles, syringes, vital sign monitors and hemodynamic lines.