Overview Medical Office Name: Arrhythmia Center/EPS Specialty: Electrophysiology Collaborating Physician: Joseph Levine, M.D. Joseph H. Levine, M.D., is Director of the Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Center at St. Francis Hospital. Previously he served as Co-Director of the Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory at Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at Mercy Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, and also at Huntington Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester and completed his medical internship and residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cardiology Division at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Electrophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Cardiology Division at Johns Hopkins University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Levine was named one of the "Best Doctors" by New York Magazine and one of the Best Doctors in America by Castle Connolly. Job Details The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in an Electrophysiology (EPS) practice plays a critical role in managing patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias and other electrophysiologic conditions. This role involves a combination of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, providing advanced clinical care, patient education, and procedural support within the electrophysiology service. The NP will work collaboratively with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. Patient Evaluation & Management Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation for patients with arrhythmias, syncope, or other electrophysiologic disorders. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with electrophysiologists. Evaluate patients pre- and post-procedure, ensuring proper management of anticoagulation, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Monitor patients with implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders) through in-clinic and remote monitoring. 2. Procedural Support & Coordination Assist in the preparation and coordination of electrophysiology procedures, such as cardiac ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, and lead extractions. Provide peri-procedural education and informed consent discussions with patients and families. Support electrophysiologists during procedures by monitoring patient status, managing medications, and assisting in procedural workflows. 3. Device Management & Remote Monitoring Interpret pacemaker, ICD, and implantable loop recorder transmissions, including troubleshooting and making appropriate therapy adjustments. Collaborate with device representatives and cardiology teams to optimize device programming and follow-up care. Manage remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), ensuring timely response to abnormal findings. 4. Medication Management & Patient Education Prescribe and titrate antiarrhythmic drugs, anticoagulants, beta-blockers, and other cardiovascular medications based on patient condition and response. Counsel patients on medication adherence, side effects, and lifestyle modifications to reduce arrhythmia burden and improve outcomes. Provide risk factor modification counseling, including hypertension management, smoking cessation, and weight management strategies. 5. Hospital & Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities Perform inpatient consults, daily rounds, and discharge planning for electrophysiology patients. Coordinate care transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the electrophysiology team to ensure timely communication and follow-up. 6. Research & Quality Improvement Participate in clinical research trials and data collection for arrhythmia management and device therapy advancements. Assist in quality improvement initiatives, including protocol development and patient care optimization in electrophysiology. Qualifications & Skills Licensure: Current Nurse Practitioner license in New Hampshire (NH) with prescriptive authority. Certification: Board-certified as an Adult or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ANP/ACNP), with a preference for experience in cardiology/electrophysiology. Experience: Prior experience in cardiology, electrophysiology, or device management preferred. Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency in device interrogation, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Salary Range USD $66.50 - USD $90.00 /Hr.