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Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

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

Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!

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.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.