Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Cardiac Electrophysiology - Remote Monitoring

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 160,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare facilities around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital and incorporate its concepts into their healthcare models. Joining the Griffin family means you are part of a remarkable team seeking innovative and effective solutions to challenges, providing unparalleled compassion and empathy, and setting the standard for safety and exceptional patient care. Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, has been named a “World’s Best Hospital” by Newsweek for 5 consecutive years, named by the LOWN institute as the most socially responsible hospital in the state of Connecticut, and received a Five Star safety rating in 2023 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will support the Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) team in the clinical oversight of remote cardiac device monitoring. This includes the interpretation and management of scheduled and unscheduled transmissions from implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders, and mobile ECG platforms. The APP will be responsible for reviewing and signing billable remote interrogations, managing clinical alerts, and initiating patient care actions when appropriate. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented clinician with experience in cardiac rhythm management and device therapy. Key Responsibilities: • Review and sign billable remote interrogations on a routine schedule. • Analyze cardiac device data including battery status, lead integrity, arrhythmia burden, and heart failure diagnostics. • Evaluate and manage clinical alerts from remote monitoring platforms, including new arrhythmias, device concerns, and patient-triggered events. • Collaborate with RN team to triage transmissions and escalate cases requiring provider-level intervention. • Initiate medication adjustments, diagnostic testing, or in-person evaluations as clinically indicated. • Document clinical interpretations, assessments, and plans in the electronic medical record. • Communicate findings and follow-up plans to patients, ensuring timely and appropriate care delivery. Qualifications: • Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) with current licensure in Connecticut. • National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA). • Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology, preferably with a focus in electrophysiology or heart rhythm management. • Strong knowledge of cardiac devices and remote monitoring platforms (e.g., CareLink, Latitude, Merlin). • Proficient in rhythm interpretation and clinical decision-making related to arrhythmias and device therapy. • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Preferred Experience: • Prior experience in a remote monitoring or device clinic role. • Familiarity with reviewing device reports, thresholds, and diagnostic trends (e.g., Cardiac Compass) • Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Work Environment: • Hybrid or remote position with designated clinical review days. • Standard business hours with flexibility based on clinical volume and transmission urgency. • May require occasional on-site presence for meetings or team collaboration. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply tot his job