What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join the Heart and Vascular Institute at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. The candidate must demonstrate general cardiology and non-invasive procedural experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assessing and managing patients, pre-admission testing, IV's, stress testing supervision and general support to Physicians and Medical Assistants.
Schedule:
The PA/NP will work full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm in an outpatient setting.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Must hold a current New York State PA or NP license
- BLS and ACLS certification required
About Us:
Westchester Medical Center is the Hudson Valley's advanced medical care and referral hospital, serving more than 3.5 million people. The hospital is located 35 minutes north of New York City in a prestigious suburban location. Each year, more than 120,000 patients receive care at Westchester Medical Center in every clinical specialty through our main hospital, our Maria Fareri Children's Hospital – the only all-specialty children's hospital in the region - and our Behavioral Health Center. With more than 900 attending physicians and 3,300 healthcare professionals, Westchester Medical Center delivers industry-leading advanced medical care in specialties and services ranging from heart, kidney and liver transplants; to advanced endovascular procedures; to high-risk obstetrics and gynecology. The Medical Center is also home to the region's most comprehensive cardiovascular program. We are a regional Level I Trauma and Burn Center with more than 40,000 emergency room visits per year. Our advancements extend across the entire medical facility, from the latest technology and life-saving procedures, to nationally recognized doctors, nurses and staff.
