Cardiac Physician Assistant
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner and or a Physician Assistant who specializes in cardiovascular medicine and complex imaging to provide medical services in collaboration with our cardiology physicians. Under supervising physicians, Advance Practice Providers must have hands-on experience, having supervised a minimum of 100 nuclear tests independently. Come join us to provide top-notch care for cardiac patients including but not limited to conducting, recording, and interpreting stress test results.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain and document patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
- Conduct relevant physical exam and evaluate patient, documenting pertinent findings.
- Provide care for adult patients who have cardiovascular complaints and conditions.
- Conduct and supervise cardiac diagnostic testing.
- Order appropriate laboratory examinations or tests; interpret results.
- Establish diagnosis of cardiovascular ailments and formulate a plan of treatment, as well as assess the patient’s response to therapy
- Diagnose and treat heart disease and manage chronic illness as part of a preventative maintenance program
- Enlighten patients and their families with regard to cardiovascular condition prevention and maintenance.
- Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State and federal law.
- Collaborate with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients.
- Attend staff educational programs and meetings.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant: Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- Current NCCPA Board Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Seeking both experienced – 2 years and above
- Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
- Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
- BLS or ACLS certification required
- Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
- Advance Practice Providers must have hands-on experience, having supervised a minimum of 100 nuclear tests independently.
- Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
Competitive Benefit Package:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Sign-on Bonus
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
Working Hours
Sign-on bonus available.