Heart Failure Physician Assistant

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Bonus

Educational Stipends

Tail coverage

CME time & allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley region is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Heart and Vascular Institute's Heart Failure team in an outpatient setting.

This high-volume cardiology role focuses on Heart Failure, HCM, Pulmonary Hypertension and Amyloid conditions, with no on-call duties and opportunities to advance through research and clinical education.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible.
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required.
• Experienced cardiology Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Heart Failure-focused care with no on-call duties.
• Manage and treat patients with Heart Failure, HCM, Pulmonary Hypertension and Amyloid conditions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary cardiology team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Cardiology experience

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty: Job Description

The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join our specialized Heart Failure team. This is an outpatient position, with no call responsibilities. This is a high-volume practice, seeing patients with Heart Failure, HCM, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Amyloid conditions. By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.

In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

• Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials
• More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region

Benefits

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

• Starting Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Experienced cardiology Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Job Details

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Department: 1012-70102 LVPG-L Cardiology - 1250 S Cedar Crest

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®.

LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.