Cardiology Physician Assistant - Onsite Impact & Growth

Hopewell City Hospital; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hopewell City Hospital in Athens, Georgia is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiology Clinic. This full-time, onsite role offers a competitive yearly salary of USD 140,000 to 180,000, with extensive benefits.

The successful candidate will work closely with physicians, nurses, and clinical specialists in an outpatient and inpatient setting, conducting assessments, ordering tests, and developing tailored treatment plans to improve cardiovascular health

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Active PA certification and state licensure is mandatory.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience.
• Proficient in active listening, critical thinking, effective communication, and sound decision-making.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical and mental assessments for patients by obtaining comprehensive medical histories and performing targeted physical examinations.
• Order, collect, interpret, and assess laboratory and diagnostic tests to evaluate patient health issues effectively.
• Prescribe and recommend medications and therapeutic treatments while paying close attention to safety, efficacy, and adherence to established protocols.
• Develop and implement tailored patient treatment plans based on assessments, guidelines, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures, illness management strategies, nutrition and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate records detailing treatment plans and outcomes and initiate referrals when necessary.
• Manage patient care across various settings, including inpatient units, emergency services, or procedural areas.
• Perform specialized procedures within scope of practice as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Be available to provide patient care beyond regular hours when required by coverage demands.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

PA program accreditation

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Hopewell City Hospital in Athens, Georgia is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiology Clinic. This full-time, onsite role offers a competitive yearly salary of USD 140,000 to 180,000, with extensive benefits.

The successful candidate will work closely with physicians, nurses, and clinical specialists in an outpatient and inpatient setting, conducting assessments, ordering tests, and developing tailored treatment plans to improve cardiovascular health