What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider position at Methodist Healthcare System?
Description
Specialization:
Cardiology Electrophysiology
Job Summary:
Methodist Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Electrophysiology Cardiology team. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with EP cardiologists to deliver high-quality care to patients with arrhythmias and other cardiac rhythm disorders. The role includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with a focus on continuity of care, procedural support, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities:
In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
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Specialization:
Cardiology Electrophysiology
Job Summary:
Methodist Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Electrophysiology Cardiology team. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with EP cardiologists to deliver high-quality care to patients with arrhythmias and other cardiac rhythm disorders. The role includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with a focus on continuity of care, procedural support, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, physical exams, and evaluations of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders.
- Manage pre- and post-procedural care for patients undergoing EP studies, ablations, pacemaker and ICD implantations.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide patient education on device management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitor and interpret device data (pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders) and assist in remote monitoring follow-up.
- Participate in inpatient rounding, consults, and discharge planning.
- Document all patient interactions and procedures in the EMR accurately and timely.
- Assist with coordination of care across the Methodist Healthcare system and referring providers.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
- National certification as an NP (FNP, AGACNP, or ACNP) or PA-C.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of cardiology experience preferred; EP experience highly desirable.
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
- Paid malpractice
- Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME dues allowance and license reimbursement
- Methodist Hospital Stone Oak: 245-bed facility, 16 operating suites, including Bi-plane suite and hybrid OR, 42-bed acute care rehabilitation facility, chest pain center, and primary stroke care center, Nationally accredited Level III Trauma Center
- Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually
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