Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider | North Central Heart

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

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Position Highlights

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Electrophysiology (EP) cardiology team. This unique position offers a hybrid model, with four weeks dedicated to ambulatory clinic care and one week on inpatient service in a rotating schedule. The APP will collaborate closely with EP physicians, cardiology colleagues, nurses, and the broader care team to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

Ambulatory Ep:

• Provide evaluation and management of patients with arrhythmias, device management (pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders), and other EP conditions.
• Conduct follow-up visits, new patient evaluations, stress testing and pre-/post-procedure assessments.
• Manage remote and in-office device interrogations in collaboration with device clinic staff.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans, and long-term management strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians on treatment plans, medication adjustments, and procedural referrals.

Inpatient Ep/General Cardiology:

• Provide consultative EP care for hospitalized patients.
• Manage inpatient, arrhythmia management, and pre-/post-procedure care.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and daily rounding with the EP in collaboration with the cardiology service.
• Coordinate care with other specialties as needed.

General Duties:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical projects.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and other staff.
• Support outreach and patient access efforts if needed.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in [state].
• National certification (ANCC/AANP for NP or NCCPA for PA).
• Experience in cardiology or electrophysiology strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both clinic and hospital settings.

Schedule: rotating schedule between staff.

• ambulatory (outpatient clinic)- 4 days a week
• inpatient (hospital service) 5 days a week
• Rotating schedule, full-time, with potential for occasional evening/weekend coverage as needed.