NP-Cardiology - Electrophysiology

Company: Centra Medical Group
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - Electrophysiology - Lynchburg, VA
Centra Heart & Vascular Institute has a full-time opportunity for an NP that is interested in working with our Electrophysiology team. This exciting position offers a mix of practice-base with a collaborating physician and hospital rounding of EP patients with the team. - NP/PA will manage complex heart rhythm patients and EP devices.
Our ideal candidate would have provider experience (1-2 years) working with cardiology/EP patients. -
New grads with an RN background/experience in EP devices will also -be considered.



Centra Heart & Vascular Institute was the first in Virginia to earn Atrial Fibrillation Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. This distinction recognizes high-performing hospitals and health systems that meet or exceed national patient safety and quality standards. It also confirms our Afib patients have access to comprehensive services including early assessment, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Centra Heart & Vascular Institute is currently implanting several new types of devices to include:
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• - - - - - -Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM -) -therapy-applies non-excitatory electrical signals to the RV septum during the absolute refractory period using - standard leads. - -Improves NYHA functional status, 6-minute hall walk distances & QoL status. - -Has rapid intermediate & long-term effects.
  
• - - - - - -Barostim--- Baroreflex Activation Therapy-first FDA approved heart failure device to use neuromodulation to improve the symptoms of patients with systolic heart failure.
  
• - - - - - -remede System -- FDA approved implantable system that safely & effectively treats moderate to severe Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) in adult patients.
  
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  Centra Heart & Vascular Institute is home to thirty cardiologists and twenty nine APPs, all -who specialize in the major disciplines of cardiology including electrophysiology, interventional, noninvasive cardiology and pediatric/adult congenital. - Our physicians are board certified in cardiology and are acknowledged both nationally and locally as leaders in the field of cardiovascular care. -The group is supported by a full-time staff of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and certified technologists.
  Lynchburg, with a population of 85,000, is a great safe place to raise a family. - -Tons of outdoor activities to enjoy that include hiking, biking, mountain bike trails, camping, boating, fishing & canoeing. - -Hike the beautiful Sharp Top Mountain or Appalachian Trail or Bike on the Blackwater Creek Trail or Percival's Island in the heart of the city. - -The Lynchburg Academy Center of the Arts offers some of America's finest performing artists. - -Enjoy an evening minor league baseball game with our Lynchburg Hillcats. - -Children will enjoy outdoor summer movies at the park, county fairs, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and picking blueberries & strawberries. - -They will love Amazement Square, an interactive hands-on children's museum in downtown Lynchburg. - -Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake is also nearby.
  
  
  
  Throughout our region, you'll find an extraordinary quality of life in friendly communities with remarkably diverse and affordable housing options. Whether you prefer urban lofts, historic mansions, suburban estates, waterfront condos, or traditional, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, it's all waiting for you here. - Taxes and utility rates are very moderate, contributing to a low overall cost of living. -
  There's also the convenience of being just a few hours away from coastal beaches and major metro areas such as Richmond, Charlotte, and Washington, DC. - -Travel by air at Lynchburg Regional Airport or by Amtrak at our Kemper Street station.

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