Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) with a solid interest in outpatient cardiology. The position involves working closely with cardiologists to provide high-quality cardiovascular care in a busy outpatient practice.

The ideal candidate will need to have clinical assessment skills, an active PA license, and NCCPA certification. Experience in outpatient cardiology is preferred, but strong new grads are welcome to apply. BLS/ACLS certification is also needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active PA license in the state.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments.
• Evaluate and manage patients with cardiac conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with physicians.
• Prescribe medications and manage ongoing therapy.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication abilities

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Active PA license

Tools

EPIC or similar EMR

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) with experience or strong interest in outpatient cardiology to join a growing ambulatory cardiology practice. This role works closely with cardiologists to deliver high-quality cardiovascular care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including patient histories and physical exams
• Evaluate and manage patients with cardiac conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests (EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter/event monitors, labs)
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiology physicians
• Prescribe medications and manage ongoing therapy per clinical guidelines
• Provide patient education regarding disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications
• Document all clinical encounters accurately in the EMR
• Coordinate care with referring providers, imaging, and ancillary services
• Support quality initiatives and clinical protocols within the cardiology service line

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active PA license in [State]
• NCCPA certification
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred

• Outpatient cardiology experience (1+ year preferred, but strong new grads considered depending on training)
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR
• BLS/ACLS certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.