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Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Are you a passionate and qualified Physician Assistant (PA-C) seeking a rewarding career opportunity in cardiology near Pateros, Washington? Our established healthcare facility is actively searching for a skilled and dedicated PA-C to join our team and provide comprehensive inpatient care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. This full-time position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients, collaborating with an on-call cardiologist and contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.

Job Description

• Participate actively in hospital services as assigned, working 4-10 hour shifts with a rotating schedule that includes weekends.
• Conduct thorough patient history taking and physical examinations for a diverse population experiencing cardiac issues.
• Order and/or perform essential diagnostic tests, including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests (nuclear, pharmacological, and exercise), chest x-rays, and more.
• Analyze patient medical history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic/laboratory data to create tailored treatment plans.
• Assist the on-call cardiologist with daily patient rounds, new consultations, and emergency triage in the Emergency Department (ED) for NSTEMI/STEMI cases.
• Document daily patient progress notes for shared visits with the on-call cardiologist.
• Keep the on-call cardiologist informed of any changes in patient condition, ensuring continuity of care.
• Collaborate with the on-call cardiologist to develop treatment plans for new consultations.
• Generate patient discharge summaries, discharge orders, and comprehensive education and follow-up plans for NSTEMI/STEMI patients.
• Admit and perform a history and physical on patients undergoing antiarrhythmic therapy.
• Monitor QTc intervals for patients taking antiarrhythmic medications, following physician directives.
• Reconcile medications between hospital discharge and home medication regimens, prescribing new medications as needed.
• Provide daily patient education on cardiac conditions, treatment options, medications, and prognosis.
• Assist the on-call cardiologist in triaging patient consultations and needs.
• Communicate effectively with the on-call cardiologist, hospital services, nursing staff, and other support staff to ensure seamless patient care coordination.
• Order cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker implantations as directed by the supervising cardiologist.
• Manage weekend calls from nursing staff and the outpatient cardiology clinic, ensuring continuity of care from Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 7:00 am.
• Assist in ACLS/BLS resuscitation efforts as directed by supervising physicians.
• Perform device interrogations, reprogramming, and deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in end-of-life care situations, following physician recommendations.
• Perform pacemaker interrogations and interpret rhythm data as directed by supervising physicians.
• Assist supervising physicians with suturing pacemaker pockets and implanting loop recorders.

Requirements

• A highly motivated PA-C with a Washington state license to practice medicine and prescriptive authority.
• A valid CPR/ACLS certification is required.
• Prior experience in cardiology is highly desired, but not mandatory.
• A Cardiology PA-C specialty certification is preferred.

Work Environment

• This role primarily involves working in inpatient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited at times.
• You'll have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.

We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can utilize your skills and make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you're a passionate PA-C seeking a rewarding cardiology career opportunity near Pateros, Washington, we encourage you to apply!