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Cardiology General APP (PRN)
Denver Health
| Welcome to Denver Health! Are you someone who values making a positive impact on the health and life of those in need? If so, Denver Health is looking for you! You are the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a collaborative environment with high quality resources and a leadership team committed to your success. The Division of Cardiology is looking for a part time PA or NP to provide patient care in the new Outpatient Medical Center (OMC) at Denver Health. The candidate will provide outpatient continuity of care in a general cardiology clinic for the full spectrum of cardiovascular patients including referrals from primary care, post-hospital follow-up and return visits. The practitioner will operate as independently as able according to experience level but will always have the support of the ambulatory team as necessary. Job Summary Under general supervision of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of Cardiology patients according to statutory limitations, depending on their degree (PA, NP). Works with clinical staff, fellows, and attending physicians to provide Cardiology care in multiple domains (Inpatient, outpatient, procedural). Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. May perform administrative support functions as required.
Responsibilities 1. Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient and under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. 2. Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. 3. Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. 4. Device Interrogation for ICDs and Pacemakers. 5. Provides for Pre and Post Op/Procedural Care. 6. Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. 7. Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. 8. May be assigned to perform lead work and/or involvement in clinical coordination, health station management or responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol development, management planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. 9. Attends and participates in administrative staff meetings. Utilizes the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. 10. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 1. Knowledge of medical principals and procedures. 2. Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures. 3. Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients. 4. Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis. 5. Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications. 6. Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies. 7. Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments. 8. Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment. 9. Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Ability to prepare accurate reports. 10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public. 11. A strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring adherence to critical care pathways and protocols and ensures an environment of safe quality care. 12. Ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation.
Education * Master's Degree (Required) 1. Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.2. Two years' experience in cardiology/cardiothoracic
Experience
1 year experience preferred. Credentials * Physician Assistant (Required) 1. Licensed by the State of Colorado as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: must register supervising physician upon assignment with the Colorado Board of Medical Examiner's, if necessary. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. 1. Licensed by the State of Colorado as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: must register supervising physician upon assignment with the Colorado Board of Medical Examiner's, if necessary. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. Location Shift Work Type Pay Range Minimum: $49.95 Midpoint: $53.37 Maximum: $55.82 All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class."
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