Cardiology Physician Assistant - NIGHT SHIFT - Fort Worth, TX

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Physician Assistant with a cardiovascular care focus for a 100% hospital-based role in Fort Worth, TX. The PA will collaborate with cardiologists on hospital consults, order tests, and participate in critical care decision making.

A Master's degree and board-certified licensure are required, with at least 1 year of experience in cardiology or critical care. The position emphasizes independent hospital-based practice, patient handoffs to cardiologists, and a

Qualifications

• Master's Degree as Physician Assistant required.
• Board certification/licensure required for hire.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cardiologists on hospital consults and care plans.
• Order appropriate tests and participate in critical care decision making.
• Sign out patients to the cardiology team after evaluation.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Effective communication

Time management

Judgment and decision making

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Cardiovascular care background/ education required for this position with strong critical care skills. This position is 100 % hospital based.

Specific Job Duties

This position is working closely with cardiologist. The job duties include seeing hospital consults, ordering appropriate tests and decision making. Clinical decision making with a foundation in critical care is a must. Experience in cardiology is preferred as this position operates independently in the hospital signing out the patients to the appropriate cardiologist.

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant Req

Experience

1 Year As a Physician Assistant.

Licenses and Certifications

PA - Physician Assistant Must maintain board certification as required for licensure. Upon Hire Req

Skills

Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making.

Supervision

Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements

• Working Indoors 67% or more
• Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
• Electrical Hazards 1-33%

OSHA

Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Physical Demands

Light Work