PA, Physician Assistant- Cardiology

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to join our cardiology team. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, collaborating with cardiology physicians to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular services.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, managing cardiovascular conditions, diagnostic orders, and participation in rounds and care planning. A clinician with Texas PA license and national certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in 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.

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

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Education

Texas PA license

National certification (ANCC or NCCPA)

Tools

EMR system

Job 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