Job Summary Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a compassionate, caring
Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider-Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Clinic APP to join an established, growing practice of 24 MDs and 20 APPs in Winston-Salem, NC to provide cardiac care to patients in the outpatient setting. We treat patients with heart defects, heart failure, peripheral artery disease and other cardiac conditions. We are recruiting a provider that is committed to the overall cardiac care of the people in our community and surrounding areas. Our practice values consist of being patient-focused, treating our patients as our neighbors, each other as our family. We take pride in being compassionate, caring, and patient centered. This is a dedicated role within our expanding APP-led Atrial Fibrillation Clinic. Experience in Cardiology preferred.
No nights, holidays, or call required. This position will work 4 10-hour days.Our expert clinicians offer general cardiology, programs for women's heart health and care for complex or rare cardiac illness. They also provide the latest heart and vascular tests, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options - from prevention and medication management to pacemaker implantation, minimally invasive repairs, and open-heart surgery.
Winston-Salem has 2 minor league baseball teams (The Winston-Salem Dash, The Greensboro Grasshoppers) and a team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a partner of Major League Baseball, The High Point Rockers. We have college football (Wake Forest), several local wineries, and a large art community (theater, ballet). We are 2 hours north of Charlotte, 2 hours to the east of the North Carolina Mountains, Asheville is less than 2 hours to the Southwest and Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill are about 2 hours to the east where you can catch some good basketball and larger concerts. We are within 4 hours of the North Carolina beaches and less than 3 hours to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, a popular summer destination. We have an international airport in Greensboro and Charlotte.
Novant Health benefits: - NH Medical Group employed
- Medical and Retirement Benefits
- CME Allowance
- System wide EHR-Epic
- Malpractice
- Work-Life balance
Novant Health Medical Group: - One of the largest medical groups in the nation.
- Offers resiliency training for providers and team members to prevent burnout.
- Established the ODYSSEY program to enhance the new physician and APP experience by empowering our providers to connect, explore and evolve within a culture of continuous learning and teamwork to build a high performing provider network.
- Instituted an APP Council that partners with leaders to improve APP clinical performance and consistency, create a community of practice that enhances experience, engagement and growth, fully integrate APPs into the care team, and set standards for APP practice.
- Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community based, non-profit healthcare systems.
- Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven. For example, our physicians are in every area of leadership across the organization. That means every strategic discussion has physicians at the table, and every market partners a physician leader with an administrator. The result is a focus on the details that are important to physicians.
What does it mean to be a part of Novant Health? - Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to our communities. The Novant Health network consists of more than 1,900 physicians and over 36,000 team members that provide care at more than 800 locations, including 16 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities providing nearly six million patient visits annually.
- Novant Health medical group physician clinics include more than 1,900 physicians and over 700 clinic locations throughout North and South Carolina. Physicians and clinics provide primary, specialty and urgent medical care in local neighborhoods, communities and hospitals. Collectively, they work together to improve the practice of medicine.
- Novant Health is one of "America's Best-In-State Employers 2023," ranking No. 38 in North Carolina, according to Forbes and market research company, Statista. Novant Health has been consistently recognized as a Best-In-State Employer since Forbes launched the list in 2019.
- Novant Health has been ranked No. 17 in the nation and third among U.S. health systems in the 2023 Diversity MBA Magazine Rankings for "Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers."
- For the fifth consecutive year, Novant Health was named a 2023 recipient of Diversity Impact Awards by Talent Dimensions and the Global ERG Network.
- In 2022, Novant Health provided more than $1.5 billion in total community benefit (including financial assistance and unpaid cost of Medicare and Medicaid). In 2022, Novant Health community engagement contributed more than $1.9 million in charitable contributions to community partners in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Wilmington that offer community-based health and human services.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Join us, and let's transform healthcare together.
Education: Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master's NP program required.
Experience: One to three years of experience in Cardiology preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, BLS, DEA registry required.
Responsibilities: - Patient assessments: Conduct independent, comprehensive evaluations for new and follow up patients with atrial fibrillation and/or flutter.
- Diagnosis & Treatment: Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter. This role will require a familiarity with ordering cardiac procedures including but not limited to TEE/cardioversions and ablations.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and families about atrial arrhythmias, individualized treatment options and their associated risks/benefits, and lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.
- Collaboration: work closely with office staff as well as our group of supportive electrophysiologists to establish treatment plans, coordinate patient care, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Follow-Up Care: Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits, provide adjustments to treatment plans, and manage post-operative complications/concerns.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Research & Quality Improvement: Assist with facilitation of clinical research conducted by our electrophysiologists and quality improvement initiatives related to atrial fibrillation/flutter.
ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications Education: Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master's NP program required.
Experience: One to three years of experience in Cardiology preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, BLS, DEA registry required.
Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and depart-specific skills validation and competency testing; Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology; Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; Communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills. Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore . click apply for full job details
