Cardiology - Advanced Practice Clinician - Jefferson Hospital - Cath Lab

Job Details

The Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the acute care hospital setting serves as a key member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role primarily supports inpatient cardiology, focusing on elective procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs. There may also be opportunities to participate in rounding on the General Cardiology Consult Service. The position offers a consistent schedule of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no nights, weekends, or holidays required.

Job Description

The Division of Cardiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and clinically skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Interventional Cardiology team. This unique position offers the opportunity to work directly alongside nationally recognized interventional cardiologists in a high-volume, tertiary-care cardiac catheterization laboratory while participating in the comprehensive care of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.

This role is ideal for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced procedural environment, enjoys close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and technologists, and is passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will function as an integral member of the Interventional Cardiology team, providing procedural assistance during cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures while also participating in the pre-procedural evaluation, inpatient management, and post-procedural care of cardiovascular patients.

The successful candidate will work closely with attending physicians, fellows, nursing staff, and cath lab personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the continuum of the interventional cardiovascular experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

• Assist interventional cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Participate alongside physicians in coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), peripheral vascular interventions, and other advanced catheter-based therapies.
• Assist with vascular access management and procedural workflow.
• Support procedural documentation and communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in patient monitoring and assessment during procedures.
• Facilitate efficient patient throughput and procedural coordination.

Pre-Procedural Patient Care

• Conduct focused cardiovascular assessments and histories.
• Review diagnostic studies, laboratory data, and imaging.
• Assist with procedural planning and patient preparation.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, risks, benefits, and expectations.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and consulting services.

Post-Procedural Management

• Evaluate patients following diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Manage vascular access sites and post-procedural recovery.
• Monitor for complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding medications, activity restrictions, and ongoing cardiovascular management.

Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with attending physicians, fellows, nurses, technologists, and ancillary staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocol development.
• Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Support academic and educational activities within the Division of Cardiology.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current NCCPA certification or AGACNP-BC certification.
• Acute Care certification if NP
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
• DEA certification (or ability to obtain).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment.

Preferred

• Prior experience in:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory settings
• Experience managing complex cardiovascular patients.
• Familiarity with invasive cardiovascular procedures and post-procedural care.

New graduates with exceptional cardiovascular interest and relevant clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an energetic, patient-focused Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who enjoys procedural medicine, values teamwork, and is committed to excellence in cardiovascular care. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical judgment, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of interventional cardiovascular medicine.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter describing their cardiovascular experience and interest in joining the Interventional Cardiology team at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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