APP for EP Cardiology at Sentara RMH Medical Center-Harrisonburg, VA (#2)

Sentara Medical Group has an employment position for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Harrisonburg, VA, a comprehensive electrophysiology team specializing in the diagnosis and state of the art treatment of heart rhythm disorders including catheter ablation (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT and PVC), pacemaker and defibrillator implantation and management (including leadless devices and subq ICDs), implantation and management of implanted loop recorders, lead extraction procedures and implantation of Watchman devices to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation. Aspects of this position include:

• Participation in inpatient evaluation of patients with cardiac rhythm problems in conjunction with the electrophysiologist; follow up of inpatients managed by the EP service and discharge after procedures.
• Outpatient follow up and management of patients with various rhythm problems including initiating and managing antiarrhythmic therapies, triage of patients with acute problems including office evaluation, initiating, and managing anticoagulation in conjunction with the Anticoagulation Clinic, providing education on lifestyle modification, and ordering sleep studies.
• Provision of pre and post procedure care and education for patients undergoing pacemaker or ICD implantation, ablation, Watchman implant, lead extraction, and cardioversion.
• Working closely with RN-managed device clinic providing troubleshooting and managing patients who have acute needs.
• Working closely with general cardiology staff managing patients with devices including using CHF data (cardiac compass, heart logic, corvue) to manage patients.
• Position includes general cardiology call expectations of 1:7 nights and 1:7 weekends.

Sentara Healthcare is an award-winning, nationally recognized, innovative nonprofit healthcare system, recently featured as one of America's Top 100 Employers. Our physician-led organization is a top-tier, high-performing multi-specialty group that brings together over 1,500 providers to deliver quality and compassionate care to our communities.

Two years’ general cardiology experience as a licensed provider preferred.  Knowledge of device management preferred, but we will train the ideal candidate. Ability to perform exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing (including lexi and dobutamine) and dobutamine stress echo a plus, but not required.  Requirements for this position include Graduate from an accredited School for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Acute Care NP or PA Virginia license and current DEA license. Candidates must have the ability to provide quality, comprehensive, continuity of medical care in a compassionate manner with minimum supervision.  All applicants must apply online at www.sentaracareers.com, enter keyword search JR-28111.

Sentara RMH Medical Center is a 238-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. For over 100 years SRMH has been delivering advanced medical care to its seven-county service area with a population close to 225,000.

Annual services provided at SRMH include over 16,000 inpatients, 1,700 babies delivered, 18,000 surgical procedures, 74,000 cancer treatments and more than 70,000 emergency department visits. In 2010, SRMH opened its new, state-of-the-art hospital, located on a 254-acre site overlooking the Massanutten mountain range. This new LEED-Gold certified facility brings the latest in health and wellness to the community.

Awards and Recognitions: 

• IBM Watson Health Top 15 Health System in the Nation (2021)
• Forbes Best Employers For Women (2020)
• Healthcare Equality Index All Twelve (12) Sentara Hospitals earned the highest designation in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality status with a top score of 100 (2020)
• Magnet Recognition Program: 9 Sentara Hospitals have earned this designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (20+ years)

Harrisonburg and Rockingham County have an area population of 130,000 with easy access to Interstates 81, 64 and 66. The community boasts award winning school systems, a diverse economy, affordable cost of living, vibrant downtown and historic roots. We are nationally known for our cultural activities and abundance of outdoor recreation based on the community’s proximity to the Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah River, and Massanutten Four Season Resort.

Cultural venues include music, sporting events and theatre performances provided by programs at James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University and Bridgewater College. Offering a moderate climate that allows residents to enjoy the best four seasons, the Valley is an ideal place to call home. Harrisonburg is within an hour drive of Charlottesville, two hours from Washington D.C., Richmond and Roanoke. It is a safe and family friendly community.