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Job Description
Inova Fairfax Hospital | Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for an Electrophysiologist Syncope and Autonomic Disorders to join the team. This role will be a full-time role.
The Specialty Advanced Practice Provider provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with syncope in accordance with the licensure regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia and as delineated in the written Scope of Practice and Protocol. Demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines while using an integrated team-based approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery. Participates in quality and best practice initiatives to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes. Performs high-quality clinical practice and effective patient management under physician supervision in outpatient cardiology and electrophysiology settings.
Job Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive new patient evaluations for syncope, presyncope, unexplained falls, and transient loss of consciousness.
Obtain detailed histories focused on the circumstances surrounding events, prodromal symptoms, triggers, medications, comorbidities, family history, and potential cardiac or neurologic etiologies.
Develops differential diagnoses and evidence-based plans of care for patients with syncope and dysautonomia.
Perform focused cardiovascular and neurologic examinations.
Interprets prior medical records, ECGs, ambulatory monitors, cardiac imaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant diagnostic studies.
Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician and multidisciplinary team.
Communicates with patients through the online portal
Provide education regarding syncope, recurrence risk, medication management, hydration, lifestyle modifications, activity restrictions, and safety precautions.
Manage patients longitudinally following diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Maintains complete and accurate documentation including histories, progress notes, consultations, procedure follow-up, and discharge summaries.
Practices in accordance with safe and effective standards of care and ensures compliance with professional and ethical standards of practice.
Communicates appropriately with physicians, peers, nursing staff, device clinic personnel, and other healthcare providers.
Serves as a role model and preceptor for Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and students.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and program metrics related to syncope evaluation and outcomes
Supports departmental efficiency, patient access, and cost-conscious care delivery.
Assists in development of clinical pathways and standards of care.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) upon hire.
Licensure - Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Virginia with Practice Agreement, Scope of Practice, and DEA registration as applicable.
Experience - cardiology experience preferred
Education - Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Patient Population APP provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with syncope and dysautonomia.
Schedule 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week. Outpatient clinic
No nights, weekends, or holidays are required. No call required.
Location ICPH (6th floor), Inova Fairfax Hospital, and possibility of rotating to other Inova sites
Requirement Reference letters from current/former supervisors
Onboarding Structured orientation under the direction of the current Syncope Clinical Director.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision
coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on
your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in
education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their
spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy
sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work
schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start
Licensure - Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)Experience -
No prior experience required; New graduate consideredEducation - For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Worksite address
fairfax, VA, 22032, US
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