What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Cardiology EP position at University of Toledo Physicians?
University of Toledo Physicians • Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
The University of Toledo Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding General Cardiology and Electrophysiology (EP) service line. This role blends the best of both worlds robust cardiology practice and the exciting rhythm of EP within a respected teaching institution that values teamwork, education, and tradition.
As part of our growing Division of Cardiology, you will deliver high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, arrhythmias, and device management needs. You’ll work alongside a collegial team of eight Physicians and six APPs, plus residents and fellows.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Every 7th weekend clinic coverage
- Every 5th weekend inpatient rounding rotation
Position Highlights:
- Provide comprehensive care for general cardiology and electrophysiology patients.
- Conduct inpatient consultations, daily rounding, and ongoing patient management.
- Lead outpatient clinic visits including new evaluations, follow-ups, and device checks.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, residents, and fellows in an academic environment.
- Participate in case discussions, patient education, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Training available for APPs seeking to grow their electrophysiology skillset.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program; Master’s Degree in appropriate field
- Certifications/Licensure:
- State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant
- National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Acute care certification required for Nurse Practitioners
- Must have a minimum of one year experience in a General Cardiology setting, EP is not required but a plus
- COA from the Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant
- BLS Certified
- Eligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA
Benefits:
- UTP pension plan with employer contributions.
- Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Paid time off, paid parental and maternity leave
- UT provides a Tuition Fee Waiver Program
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- UTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
- Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students,
- residents, and physicians.
- Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
- Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
- Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephones
- Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
- Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
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