EP Cardiology NP/PA Medical Director
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Job Title: APP Medical Director - Electrophysiology
Department: Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute (SHVI)
Location: Swedish Heart & Vascular Electrophysiology Clinic
FTE: 0.2 Administrative, 0.8 Clinical
Reports To: Executive Medical Director, SHVI & Senior Director of Operations, SHVI
Position Summary: The APP Medical Director for Electrophysiology provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the Swedish Heart & Vascular Electrophysiology Clinic. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care delivery, fosters professional development, and supports operational excellence in alignment with SHVI’s mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Administration (0.2 FTE)
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for APCs in the Electrophysiology program.
- Serve as a liaison between APCs, physicians, and administrative leadership.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of new APCs.
- Conduct regular department meetings in coordination with Clinic Supervisor.
- Represent APCs in EP committees meetings.
- Collaborate with the SHVI leadership team to develop and implement protocols, workflows, and quality metrics specific to electrophysiology care.
- Participate in budget planning, staffing models, and resource allocation for the EP clinic.
Clinical Practice (0.8 FTE)
- Deliver direct patient care in the Electrophysiology clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
- Serve as a clinical role model, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
- Utilize remote monitoring tools and technologies to support patient care.
- Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives related to arrhythmia management and device therapy.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Ability to manage complex clinical and administrative workflows.
- Proficiency in quality improvement, data interpretation, and strategic planning.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
- Current licensure as an ARNP or PA-C in the State of Washington.
- Board certification and current BLS certification required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in cardiology or electrophysiology.
- Prior leadership or program development experience preferred.
- Familiarity with device management, remote monitoring platforms, and EP-specific workflows.
Compensation is between $124,792 and $158,280 per year
Where You’ll Work
Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute is a leading cardiovascular care center with the broadest range of services, subspecialties and expertise in the region. With locations around Western Washington and a dedicated heart facility in downtown Seattle, the Institute is committed to advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adult and pediatric cardiovascular diseases and conditions. The providers dedicate themselves to clinical research and education by collaborating with other cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, cardiologists and interventional radiologists around the region.
Where You’ll Live
Seattle is the Pacific Northwest’s largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world’s biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.
Who You’ll Work For
Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
