PA, Physician Assistant- Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our cardiology team. The role provides a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, collaborating with our cardiology physicians to deliver comprehensive treatment.

You will perform assessments, manage conditions, order and interpret tests, and participate in rounds and discharge planning while educating patients and families on heart health.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• National certification (ANCC, or NCCPA).
• Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsabilités

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies.
• Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists.
• Educate patients and families on heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Document all care in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.

Connaissances

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Cardiology care

Formation

Texas Licensure as Physician Assistant

NCCPA or ANCC certification

Description du poste

Description

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our cardiology team in San Antonio, TX. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in collaboration with our cardiology physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals in both inpatient and outpatient settings


• Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions


• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic studies


• Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges


• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising cardiologists


• Educate patients and families on heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications


• Document all care in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Texas


• National certification (ANCC, or NCCPA)


• Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required


• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position with a mix of hospital and clinic hours


• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience


• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, PTO, and 403(b) retirement plan