Advanced Practice - Cardiology opening: Afton, WY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Afton, Wyoming, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**NP/PA Cardiovascular Opening in Wyoming**
* Located in ***Afton, WY*** - 183m from Rock Springs, WY
* Full time
* Employed
Searching for a Board-Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing healthcare in a small-town setting to join our Cardiology Clinic.
Enjoy the security and support of belonging to an established healthcare system, while also enjoying the autonomy of being at a satellite clinic.
Position would include doing clinic and procedure assists in Star Valley as well as outlying communities.
***Cardiovascular training and skills required. This is an at-will position.***
Perform daily patient care tasks in a clinic, ER, and inpatient settings.
**Job Duties**
- Perform direct patient care in a positive and professional manner under the supervision of Cardiologist.
- Take and review medical histories to assess the patients needs
- Examine and treat cardiovascular patients in the clinic and Emergency Room settings
- Order and interpret tests as needed to diagnose further treatment
- Treat injuries, assist in emergency room as needed for orthopedic related cases
- Educate and counsel patients and family as to current situation, developing and implementing a treatment plan
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule
- Round on post-operative surgery patients on the MedSurg floor
- Utilize EMR to track patients records
- Supervise support staff
- Attend appropriate meetings
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned
Abilities & Skills:
- Clear understanding of cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment
- Perform examinations using standard medical procedures
- Skills necessary to assist Cardiologist with procedures
- Make administrative and procedural decisions
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Maintain skills through training provided as well as self-study
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively, and demonstration of sensitivity to patients, visitors and staff
- Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters
- Excellent organization and prioritization aptitude
- Moderate physical activity including standing, walking, pushing, bending and reaching throughout the work day
- Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment
- Ability to use an Electronic Medical Record
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance