Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Clinic & Program Development (Primary Focus)
• Serve as the clinical lead for the AFib Center of Excellence program.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for patients with both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.
• Manage anti-arrhythmic drug therapy initiation, titration, and ongoing monitoring.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families on AFib, stroke prevention, rhythm/rate control strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
• Develop and maintain standardized care pathways and patient education materials.
• Collaborate with the electrophysiology physician to design protocols for left atrial appendage (LAA) management strategies including referrals, follow-up, and patient counseling.
• Inpatient Support (Secondary Role)
• Round on inpatients with AFib, post-ablation, and other arrhythmia-related conditions as needed.
• Assist in the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient AFib clinic, ensuring continuity and adherence to care plans.
• Device Management (Adjunct Role)
• Support evaluation and follow-up of patients with implanted cardiac devices (e.g., pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders) as related to AFib detection and burden monitoring.
• Assist in interpreting device data to inform AFib management strategies.
• Care Coordination & Quality Improvement
• Foster collaboration between cardiology, primary care, pharmacy, and allied health teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in data collection, quality metrics tracking, and process improvement initiatives to maintain center of excellence status.
• Support the development of educational seminars, community outreach, and professional training programs on AFib care.
  
  

The successful candidate will be trained by our board certified Electrophysiologist and serve as a key member of the EP service care team, helping support the development of the A-Fib program at Tanner Health.