Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Cardiology

Stony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the positions of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in the division of Cardiology.

This position serves as a healthcare professional who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, will provide care to patients at Stony Brook University Hospital. The advanced practice practitioner will perform medical examinations, make diagnoses, dispense medications, order standard laboratory and x-ray procedures, evaluate procedure results and refer abnormal findings to a physician. In addition, it’s expected that this practitioner will maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice and will meet/maintain the requirements necessary for licensure and certification.

• Perform pre-procedure workups including history and physical, ordering relevant tests and coordinating services needed on procedure day and post procedure care.
• Device clinic (monitor patients with implanted heart devices, i.e., pacemakers/internal cardio defibrillators).
• Inpatient rounds – seeing patients for arrhythmia consults.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Physician Assistant: NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited school of Physician Assistants.

Nurse Practitioner: NYS license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in nursing or completion of a course for a Nurse Practitioner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Previous experience in cardiology.