Join Our Team: Physician Assistant - Cardiology (Pateros, WA)
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.
What You'll Do:
- 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.
Who You Are:
- 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.
The 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.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference:
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!
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