Advanced Practice Provider - Ambulatory Cardiology, Electrophysiology

Position Summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Ambulatory Cardiology team within the Division of Electrophysiology (EP). The APP will provide comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric and young adult patients with cardiac rhythm disorders and other electrophysiology-related conditions, collaborating closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members. The APP will participate in clinical assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, patient and family education, and longitudinal follow-up. Additional responsibilities include reviewing clinical data, triaging new patients, supporting second-opinion evaluations, preparing for clinical conferences, and maintaining clinical databases to promote coordinated, high-quality care.

Our Division of Electrophysiology is one of the largest programs in the country, providing specialized evaluation and treatment for routine and complex heart rhythm disorders in children of all ages, as well as adults with congenital heart disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care to pediatric and young adult patients with congenital and acquired heart disease, with a focus on electrophysiology.
• Perform clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, manage chronic conditions, and provide patient and family education.
• Perform procedures after training such as implantable loop recorders and adenosine challenges.
• Review clinical data, triage patients in collaboration with physicians, and participate in inpatient/outpatient evaluations and second-opinion consultations.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication among patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare for and participate in clinical conferences, document recommendations, and support care coordination.
• Develop patient and family educational materials and maintain postoperative and long-term follow-up databases.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and utilize electronic medical records and data-management tools to support high-quality, coordinated care.
• Practice in collaborative MD/APP clinic for 1-2 years prior to anticipated independent APP clinics.

Schedule

40 hours per week, four 10-hour days, Monday through Friday.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

Experience

Prior Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred; minimum of three years pediatric cardiology experience preferred. EP experience preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Electronic medical record competency and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Licensure/Certifications

Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license (FNP or PNP certification) or current Massachusetts Physician Assistant license. Current MCSR, DEA, BLS, and PALS credentials as required for the position. ACLS encouraged.