Cardiology Heart Failure - Advanced Practitioner

Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking a full time Advanced Practitioner to join our Cardiology team. This position is for an AP for our Heart Failure program to treat patients throughout the continuum. This position has both an office visit component and an inpatient rounding component. Candidates selected will perform evaluation and management of the inpatient cardiovascular patient across the spectrum. Inpatient responsibilities will include cross covering the Heart Failure service that includes patients in the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit.  Outpatient responsibilities include discharge, follow up and triage appointments. We are a well-established cardiology practice in Berks County, serving its patients and community for over 40 years. We are looking for dynamic nurse practitioners or physician assistants with previous experience in cardiology to join our outstanding cardiovascular team.

*All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license (PA or NP).  

BLS and ACLS must be current. 

The Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance - tail coverage included
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• Retention Bonus
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• H1B & Green Card Support
• Supportive health system to advance goals

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Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman

Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556

Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org

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• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master's Degree

• Relevant Experience

• BLS Certification
• PA DEA License
• DOT Medical Examiner Certification
• PA Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Reading Health System is a 700+bed, Level I trauma center and a regional referral center for cardiac, cancer, neonatology, behavioral health and orthopedic services.  The Reading Hospital Cardiovascular program has been ranked as one of America’s 100 Best Hospital’s for Cardiac Care for the last three years.  In addition, Reading Hospital received a Five-star award for the treatment of Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Coronary Bypass Surgery.  Our facility consists of a 22-building complex located on a 36-acre suburban campus in West Reading, PA, serving a population of over 400,000.  Top 5% nationwide for patient safety and overall clinical performance.  Additionally, there is new five-story surgical tower currently under construction that will consist of state-of-the-art clinical services.

We are within easy driving distance to major metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC and New York City.  In addition, Berks County offers a wide variety of cultural and community arts, sporting events like minor league hockey, arena football and baseball, local wineries, shopping malls and gourmet restaurants.  Outdoor activities include the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, two state parks and lakes for boating, swimming and even ice fishing and skating in winter. Excellent school and robust activities make this an ideal location to raise a family.