Acute Care NP/Physician Associate
MaineHealth
About the Role
MaineHealth Cardiology is seeking a patient-centered, respectful, flexible, and detail-oriented Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant to join their practice, focusing on advanced therapies such as ventricular assist devices and cardiac transplant. The role involves providing exemplary cardiac care and managing the patient's experience, care, and treatment plan across inpatient and outpatient settings, including discharge and follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide exemplary cardiac care with a strong focus on advanced therapies (ventricular assist device and cardiac transplant).
- Work closely with physicians and allied health professionals in a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Interface with many departments and agencies internally and externally.
- Manage all aspects of the patient's experience, care, and treatment plan from onset through discharge and ongoing follow-up.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant program.
- Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong clinical background in either cardiology or internal medicine.
Qualifications
- Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of advanced HF technologies and treatments is preferred.
- Thorough and significant knowledge of the theories, practices, processes, and results of current and emerging advanced heart failure technologies and treatment regimens.