Heart Rhythm Hartford - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Job description

Location:
West Hartford, CT

West Hartford is a vibrant, welcoming community in the heart of Connecticut, known for its thriving downtown, excellent dining, and strong sense of community. Its central location offers easy access to major Northeast cities while providing a high quality of life with top-rated neighborhoods and cultural amenities.

Facility:
This facility is part of one of Connecticut's largest integrated healthcare systems, featuring a state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Institute with cutting-edge clinical technology including the EPIC platform. The organization is known for its robust onboarding, mentorship, and leadership development programs, as well as strong support for advanced practice providers through a dedicated Office of Advanced Practice.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Other Specialties

Job Details:

• Full-time, 40-hour per week outpatient Electrophysiology / Cardiac Device Clinic position for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Manage patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders
• Perform and interpret device interrogations, diagnostics, and programming adjustments
• Oversee remote device monitoring and assist nursing staff with complex device management
• Evaluate and manage antiarrhythmic medication patients in the outpatient setting
• Conduct post-hospital follow-up visits, pre-device implant evaluations, and post-ablation follow-ups
• Provide patient education regarding device function, incision care, remote monitoring, and ICD shock protocols
• Collaborate with electrophysiologists to optimize device performance and patient outcomes
• Assist with device management in special situations including MRI studies, surgical procedures, and hospitalized patients
• Travel between clinic locations as needed to support device clinic services
• Must hold an unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License or be eligible to obtain one
• Current national board certification appropriate to specialty required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification required or to be obtained within the organizationally specified timeframe
• Experience in cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac device management, critical care, emergency medicine, or procedural-based care preferred
• New graduates with a strong cardiology interest are encouraged to apply