Locum | Cardiology PA - Hickory NC
Updated 3/18/26
28601, Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Cardiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Assignment Length:
- Initial 6-month contract
- Potential to extend
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Openings: 2
Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search
Practice Setting:
- Inpatient coverage
- 10-12 patients per shift
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
- Occasional weekend coverage
Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
EMR: Cerner
Credentialing: 30-90 days
Requirements:
- Active North Carolina licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1-year Cardiology experience or equivalent
Travel Benefits:
If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
Provided Travel Expenses:
- Round-trip flight
- Rental car and fuel
- Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
- Lodging
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
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