Physician Assistant - Cardiology

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiac Catheterization Lab team. This APP will play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. This is a per diem/as needed position. The schedule would be 10-hour shifts (7am-5pm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-procedure evaluations through phone interviews, including comprehensive history taking, medication reconciliation, and patient education.

• Perform detailed chart reviews to assess patient readiness and identify clinical concerns prior to cardiac catheterization procedures.

• Collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists, nursing staff, and procedural teams to optimize patient care and procedural planning.

• Provide vascular access (arterial and/or venous) for patients undergoing procedures in the CATH lab, in accordance with scope of practice and institutional protocols.

• Document all assessments, interventions, and communications in the Epic electronic medical record system.

• Participate quality improvement initiatives and ongoing education to support best practices in cardiovascular care.

• Assist with post-procedure care coordination.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree

• Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification.

• BLS and ACLS certification required.

• APP experience in cardiology, particularly in the Cath lab, critical care or procedural medicine preferred.

• Proficiency in vascular access techniques strongly preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

• Experience with Epic EMR is a plus.

How to Apply:

Should you have any questions regarding the position or issues submitting an application through Workday, please feel free to reach out to: Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org