Physician Assistant Full Time Days

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Job Summary: Structural Heart Coordinator

As a Structural Heart Coordinator in the clinical setting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing patient care related to structural heart procedures. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, technicians and device company representatives, to ensure seamless and efficient care delivery. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Patient Management:

- Facilitate patient referrals and coordinate appointments for diagnostic testing, consultations, and procedures.

- Serve as the main point of contact for patients and their families, providing education and support throughout the treatment process.

- Collaborate with clinicians to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and treatment goals.

2. Procedure Coordination:

- Coordinate scheduling of structural heart procedures, ensuring all necessary pre-procedural evaluations and preparations are completed.

- Arrange the availability of resources, such as equipment, medications, and surgical suites, to support safe and effective procedures.

- Communicate with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure clear understanding of procedural details.

3. Data Management:

- Collect and maintain accurate patient data related to structural heart procedures for documentation, research purposes, and quality improvement initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding data privacy and confidentiality.

- Generate reports summarizing procedural outcomes and participate in data analysis for performance improvement projects.

4. Team Collaboration:

- Collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care outcomes through timely communication and coordination.

- Prepare Powerpoint presentations for and participate in team meetings by discussing patient cases, sharing knowledge, and contributing to decision-making processes.

- Act as a resource person for colleagues by sharing expertise on structural heart procedures and best practices.

Qualifications:

- PA or NP degree.

- Minimum of 2 years experience in the field of Cardiology or Cardiac Surgery is preferred.

- Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple patients and procedures concurrently.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

- Proficiency in medical record documentation and familiarity with electronic health record systems.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and maintain a proactive attitude towards professional development and continuous learning.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.