Cardiology PA: Inpatient & Outpatient Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a full‑time Cardiology Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will perform medical evaluations, develop treatment plans, assist with procedures, order tests, and participate in night and weekend call coverage.

State‑of‑the‑art cardiology care, a collaborative physician group, and a patient‑centered approach define this role within a respected

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS).
• Current PA license – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• NCCPA Certification.
• BLS certification – American Heart Association.
• Experience in cardiology, acute care, or internal medicine preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Comfortable working across inpatient and outpatient environments.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations.
• Evaluate and manage patient complaints with labs, imaging, and cardiac testing.
• Develop and implement treatment plans per guidelines and physician direction.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests and procedures as delegated by supervising physicians.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide patient education and preventative care guidance.
• Document findings and coordinate with referring providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate referrals to PT/OT and subspecialists as clinically indicated.
• Assist with preoperative evaluations and consent documentation.
• Assist cardiologists in procedures and surgical cases as needed.
• Participate in inpatient consults and ongoing patient management.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Clinical decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MS-PAS

Louisiana PA license

NCCPA Certification

BLS – AHA

Job description

East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a full‑time Cardiology Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will perform medical evaluations, develop treatment plans, assist with procedures, order tests, and participate in night and weekend call coverage.

State‑of‑the‑art cardiology care, a collaborative physician group, and a patient‑centered approach define this role within a respected