What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Electrophysiology position at Griffin Health Brand?
Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement.
Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune's Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves.
Griffin’s suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation.
Heart and Rhythm Advanced Practice Professional
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Griffin Hospital is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to support the medical and surgical services, outpatient practice, and hospital-based cardiology and electrophysiology teams. This role will also include responsibilities in the stress lab, CCTA, Cardiac MRI’s, Hospital Consults and H&P’s for Cardiac Electrophysiology surgeries.
The Advanced Practice Professional must possess the clinical skills necessary for the comprehensive management of cardiology and electrophysiology patients, including physiological, social, and psychological assessments.
The APP will collaborate with the hospital cardiology and electrophysiology teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for both inpatient and outpatient care. Writing H&P’s for Electrophysiology surgeries and assisting in consultations.
Additionally, the APP will function as stress lab coverage, CCTA coverage and cardiac MRI coverage.
Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders) in the inpatient setting.
- Providing comprehensive care for patients with arrhythmias, including anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and anticoagulation management.
- Supporting the hospital cardiology and electrophysiology teams by assisting with inpatient consultations, care coordination, and management of hospitalized patients.
- Participating in stress lab procedures,
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
- Must hold an active CT APRN or PA license.
- CT Controlled Substance and DEA registration required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Cardiology experience required; electrophysiology experience strongly preferred.