Job detail

Heart Failure APP, Medicine

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.

#BLS #ACLS #Clinical Excellence #Cardiology #Outpatient Setting #NCCPA Certification #Disease Management #ANCC Certification #Heart Failure

Quick overview

This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care in an outpatient setting, focusing on heart failure disease management and general cardiology, while collaborating autonomously with attending physicians on diagnostics and treatment plans. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families, partnering with inpatient teams to enhance care quality, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master's degree and relevant certification (ANCC for NP or NCCPA for PA), along with current DC licensure or the ability to obtain it, and required BLS/ACLS certifications. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in advanced heart failure, cardiology, or acute care settings.

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Job description

Position Summary

Join the GW Advanced Heart Failure Program, a dedicated team providing comprehensive care to patients with advanced heart failure, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and related cardiovascular diseases. This ambulatory role focuses on heart failure disease management and general cardiology while integrating cutting-edge therapies, multidisciplinary care, and a commitment to safety and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic management, in an outpatient setting.
Collaborate with attending physicians to provide autonomous care, including medical histories, physical exams, and formulation of treatment plans.
Educate patients and families on care plans and available resources.
Partner with inpatient teams to improve the quality of care across the healthcare system.
Ensure compliance with documentation, billing, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in quality improvement projects, research, and protocol development.

Program Highlights
Offers heart failure disease management, outpatient diuretic services, and advanced therapies such as mechanical circulatory support.
Multidisciplinary care team dedicated to improving patient outcomes in the Nation’s Capital.
Outpatient role, Monday through Friday, with administrative time allocated.

Preferred Qualifications

APP experience in advanced heart failure or cardiology.
Experience in acute care settings (ED, ICU, or Step-Down) is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

NP: Master’s degree in nursing and ANCC certification.
PA: Master’s degree as a physician assistant and NCCPA certification.
Current licensure in DC (or ability to obtain).
BLS/ACLS certification required.

Physical Requirements
Ability to walk, bend, twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.