Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity:

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department:

Heart Institute Location:

595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours:

Full Time Job Summary:

To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend his services through the more effective use of his knowledge in the sphere of decision-making required to establish diagnosis and to plan therapy. He/she may assist in gathering the data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan of the physician. A major role will be as a patient's advocate in the medical care system serving as confidant, advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.

Accountabilities :

• Assists the physician in the preoperative care and work-up of patients.
• Responsible for daily implementation of the patients plan and progression
• Participates in postoperative care of patients, being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications
• Performs therapeutic procedures and assignments as directed by the physician and as indicated by his/her training and experience
• Orders and interprets various diagnostic tests and formulates a treatment plan with the physician
• Provides counseling and education for patients and families
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications:

Accredited physician assistant or certified nurse practitioner program Bachelor's Degree required 2 years of experience required BLS/CPR and/or ACLS as required by credentialing entity as a healthcare provider as per the AHA National Board Certification We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.