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 (UTP) is seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our expanding General Cardiology and Electrophysiology (EP) service line. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice comprehensive cardiovascular care while gaining exposure to electrophysiology within a collaborative, academic medical environment that values teamwork, education, and tradition.
As a member of the Division of Cardiology, you will provide high-quality inpatient care to patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including arrhythmias and cardiac device management. You will work closely with a collegial team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrative staff contributing to both clinical excellence and medical education.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Every 7th weekend clinic coverage
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 or Physician Assistant program
- Master’s degree in the appropriate field
Licensure & Certification
- State of Ohio licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioners
- Certificate of Authority (COA) from the Ohio Board of Nursing or Ohio State Medical Board
- BLS certification
- Eligible to obtain and maintain Certificate to Prescribe and DEA registration
Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience in a General Cardiology setting
- Electrophysiology experience preferred but not required
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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