Advanced Heart Failure PA - Autonomy, 4x10s, No Weekends

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

403(b) retirement plan

CME funds

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance

APP leadership opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Heart Failure Bridge Clinic (HFBC). You will independently evaluate and manage patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team in a specialized outpatient cardiology setting.

This role offers autonomy within a collaborative academic environment, opportunities for program development, and potential advancement into APP leadership across ambulatory cardiology clinics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification.
• Current Maryland Physician Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent cardiology experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.
• Experience managing patients with cardiovascular disease in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients in the Heart Failure Bridge Clinic.
• Developing individualized treatment plans and optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy.
• Assessing volume status and initiating appropriate interventions (IV diuretics).
• Collaborating with Advanced Heart Failure physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinating transitions between inpatient and outpatient care to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.
• Documenting and billing for professional services.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Maryland PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Heart Failure Bridge Clinic (HFBC). You will independently evaluate and manage patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team in a specialized outpatient cardiology setting.

This role offers autonomy within a collaborative academic environment, opportunities for program development, and potential advancement into APP leadership across ambulatory cardiology clinics.