Night-Shift Cardiology PA (PRN)

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Longview, TX seeks a PRN Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Cardiology team.

The role covers overnight hospital coverage, working with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to deliver cardiovascular care in an inpatient setting. Ideal candidates have inpatient cardiology or acute care experience and are comfortable managing medically complex patients during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Physician Assistant.
• National NCCPA certification.
• Inpatient cardiology, hospital medicine, critical care, or acute care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform overnight admissions, consultations, and follow-up evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists on patient management and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, EKGs, and other diagnostic testing.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and provide timely clinical interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR.

Skills

Inpatient cardiology

Hospital medicine

Critical care

Acute care

Job description

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Longview, TX seeks a PRN Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Cardiology team.

The role covers overnight hospital coverage, working with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to deliver cardiovascular care in an inpatient setting. Ideal candidates have inpatient cardiology or acute care experience and are comfortable managing medically complex patients during overnight hours.