Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates is looking for a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing outpatient cardiology practice in New York City. The role involves providing high-quality cardiovascular care, including patient assessments and managing cardiac conditions.

Applicants should have graduated from an accredited PA program, hold an active PA license, and possess excellent communication skills. Experience in cardiology is preferred but strong new grads will be considered.

Join a dedicated team serving a diverse population while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active PA license in New York.
• NCCPA certification.
• 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 treatment plans with cardiology physicians.
• Prescribe medications and manage ongoing therapy.
• Provide patient education regarding disease management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Active PA license in New York

NCCPA certification

Tools

EPIC or similar EMR

Job description

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under‑served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in‑person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

Job Summary: We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) with experience or strong interest in outpatient cardiolvascular 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.