Surgeon - Heart Transplant examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats patients with end-stage cardiac disease. Surgically replaces a diseased or damaged heart with a healthy heart. Being a Surgeon - Heart Transplant reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving the desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Heart Transplant may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Heart Transplant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is currently seeking a highly qualified and skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join our esteemed outpatient Post Heart Transplant Team.
This role is staffed by highly skilled board-certified acute care nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants, who have received specialized training in providing advanced cardiac care services. The individuals in this position will work closely with Heart Transplant Cardiologists to deliver exceptional care to patients in an outpatient hospital setting who have undergone heart transplant surgery.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the provider in this position will function at the highest level of their professional capabilities, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. They will be responsible for a variety of critical tasks, including, both in-person and virtual clinic appointments, physical examinations, medication management, and laboratory/radiologic testing and interpretation.
The APP will be working with patients who have undergone heart transplant surgery, ensuring the patient's compliance with immunosuppressive therapy, monitoring for complications such as graft rejection, infection, and graft vasculopathy. Alongside the supervising physician, the APP will assess, stabilize, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care possible. The APP will also be responsible for providing patient and caregiver education, as well as coordinating care and follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
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