APP Hybrid- Interventional Cardiology- MCW/Froedtert Hospital- Milwaukee, WI

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Medicine - Cardiovascular Division is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care. The APP Hybrid will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing a broad range of diagnostic & therapeutic services- both outpatient & inpatient, and as a member of the Department of Medicine- Cardiovascular Division in Milwaukee, WI.

The Ideal Candidate will be an APP with strong communication skills, strong foundation in evidence-based practice, and ensure an environment of safe quality care, wanting to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis & treatment of conditions requiring Cardiovascular intervention in a blended environment as a member of the Structural program in both the outpatient & inpatient setting
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, &/or admission & transfer orders
• Order, perform, & interpret screening & diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicate & document information
• Perform procedures as identified by Outpatient Cardiology services
• Facilitate & communicate with patients, families, and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care
• Attend required training, and meet regulatory requirements, including those of the privileging institution, CMS, and the Joint Commission
• Evaluate quality outcomes for patients through participation in the development of quality indicators & outcomes dashboard
• Acquire information on the most current development & trends in the PA or NP field through educational programs, inservices, professional associates, & current literature
• Coordinate & oversee the overall clinic process, ensuring that patient flow from initial referral to post procedure follow up is smooth
• Develop & facilitate methods to ensure prompt patient care, and coordinate patient flow across multiple inpatient & outpatient sites
• In conjuction with the medical director, assist with program development & program maintenance in alignment with ACC/AHA guidelines and STS registry requirements to meet changing needs of market evolution & expansion
• Provide inpatient support for valve patients in ICU & Cardiology
• Perform a variety of patient visits- new patient referrals, outpatient follow ups, & inpatient consults
• Assist with creating &/or updating patient education materials
• Lead the effort to design & implement educational training for physicians & allied health professionals internal & external to F&MCW about the SHD program & the current state of the field of structural & valvular heart disease
• Develop & implement clinical practice guidelines into the workflow
• Facilitate patient screening & enrollment in clinical trials
• Collaborate with the structural heart team to ensure efficient progression of patients through the evaluation process
• Foster open communication with referring physicians, patients, & their family members

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive histories & physical exams, identify normal & abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, & psychosocial status
• Order, perform, and interpret screening & diagnostic procedures and tests, and appropriately communicate & document information
• Write accurate & timely progress notes, procedure notes, &/or admission and transfer orders
• Develop pharmaceutical & and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
• Educate patients on disease & treatment plans
• Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and complete other necessary documents
• Collaborate &/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
• Educate, counsel, & assist patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities & preventive behaviors

Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

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Medical College of Wisconsin:
At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time & part-time faculty, and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.

Milwaukee:
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest, including current Resume/CV and optional cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Gina Haldiman, Senior Physician & APP Recruiter - rhaldiman@mcw.edu

Preferred Schedule:



Monday - Friday, Hours will range from 7 am - 5 pm, however requires flexibility with start & end times based on business needs

Position Requirements:

• At least 4 years of clinical practice (inpatient & outpatient) experience in cardiovascular medicine, OR cardiovascular medicine subspecialty or cardiac surgery. Preference will be given to practitioners with core background in cardiovascular care and ICU care with extensive clinical experience.
• Acute Care NP certification/licensure and/or experience

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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