Physician Assistant - Cardiology

• Patient assessment: Conduct detailed cardiovascular histories, perform physical examinations, and review diagnostic test results and lab work.
• Diagnosis and management: Diagnose and manage a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension.
• Treatment planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists and other members of the care team.
• Procedure assistance: Assist cardiologists in performing procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations, stress tests, and other interventions.
• Medication management: Prescribe and titrate cardiac medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Patient education: Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and symptom management.
• Administrative duties: Perform daily rounds, manage patient admissions and discharges, and document patient encounters thoroughly in electronic medical records.
• Clinical collaboration: Work with other healthcare providers, including intensivists and surgical teams, to ensure continuity and coordination of care.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Advanced education: A master's degree from an accredited PA program is required.
• Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification is necessary.
• Clinical skills: Proficiency in interpreting cardiovascular diagnostic tests and performing clinical procedures.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail is critical for tasks like documenting patient encounters and managing medication regimens.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person