Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Heart Rhythm Society; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their cardiology practice in Wyomissing, PA. The role involves caring for adult cardiology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with experienced cardiologists. The position offers variety and focus in patient care with opportunities for specialization post-orientation.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program required.
• National Certification and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
• Prior experience in cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of cardiovascular patients.
• Develop and manage patient care plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide inpatient weekend coverage and manage procedural patient admissions.

Skills

Cardiac care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

National Certification in Pennsylvania or another state

Job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Wyomissing
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [e-mail] for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant for our progressive cardiology practice in Wyomissing, PA. serving Berks County for 50 yrs. The practice includes an experienced team of 13 cardiologists and 3 CRNPs.

The Physician Assistant provides care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings for adult cardiology patients. This role will alternate weeks in the hospital and clinic, caring for consult and follow-up patients in collaboration with the cardiologists. These patients include the entire gamut of a busy and growing cardiology practice, including CAD, Structural, arrhythmia, and CHF.

After the completion of orientation, the role in the outpatient practice can be tailored to an area of interest, such as CHF, structural, EP, or general. This structure allows for diversity in acute care and the development of long-term relationships with the outpatients.

Prior experience working in cardiology is preferred. The position requires inpatient weekend coverage (4-5 hrs./day) for hospital rounds with the on-call cardiologist on a Q6 week rotation. This position does not require night call or holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular patients
• Develop and manage patients' plan of care in collaboration with the physicians and monitor their progress as needed
• Admitting and discharging the procedural patient to ensure guideline-directed therapy and patient education.
• Recommend medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests.
• Ability to practice within the limits of their scope of practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania required.
• National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Relevant experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.