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Posted: 28-Jun-25
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
The Heart Transplant Coordinator oversees the multidisciplinary team in all aspects of pre and post transplant care in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings and can assume clinical duties. The Heart Transplant Coordinator works directly with the Medical Director, the lead Heart Failure attendings, the Director of external transplant program partnerships, and the Director of Cardiogenic Shock and the lead Heart Failure NP to oversee and drive processes to improve patient outcomes. The Heart Transplant coordinator promotes collegiality within the multiple departments, internal and external clinical partners in caring for the heart transplant patients including education, process improvement, delivery of care and data abstraction.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with heart transplant initiatives - including but not limited to: oversight of transplant protocol implementation, clinical follow through on pre and post transplant imaging, lab results, complications and mortality rates, reduction of admission, optimize transitions of care.
- Work with administrative director to oversee inpatient and outpatient Heart Transplant programs, provide data and insight into program growth and quality
- Represent the heart transplant program and its activities within the AHS system and hospital level committees as needed
- Develop and maintain relationships with clinical subspecialty partners who have advanced knowledge in caring for post transplant patients.
- Work collaboratively with a variety of professional, administrative and community leaders to raise awareness of heart transplant patient care and needs.
- Improve operational efficiency of pre-transplant patient workup and post transplant patient care including maintenance of computer-based reporting and data
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
- Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
- CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
- Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Licensed Advanced Practice Provider from an accredited college or university
- Ability to communicate clearly and in a supportive manner with patients and/or families regarding condition, prognosis, health needs and available services
- Extensive knowledge of current trends and developments in the care of Heart Transplant patients
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff, local officials, and the public.
- Keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice regarding the care of the Heart Transplant patients
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus. 
