Physician Assistant - EP

St. Luke's; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellent cardiac care in electrophysiology. As a Physician Assistant, you will practice medicine in both clinic and hospital settings, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Your role will involve evaluating and monitoring patients, providing specialized care for arrhythmias, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and health maintenance. If you are passionate about making a difference in cardiac health, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor health status of patients in electrophysiology.
• Provide specialized care for arrhythmia patients pre and post procedure.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY
  • The Physician Assistant will practice medicine in the Hospital and Clinics where the Electrophysiologist Physician renders care, under the direction and responsible supervision of a Licensed Physician (May be MD or DO). The Physician Assistant in the electrophysiology department evaluates and monitors health status, performs diagnostic and therapeutic services, provides age appropriate education and counseling for disease prevention, risk reduction and health maintenance and coordinates referrals for specialty care or social service support. The PA will provide specialized care specific to the EP service which will include acute and chronic monitoring of pacemakers, AICDs, ILRs, watchman, and complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Activities will include acute and chronic management of arrhythmia patients pre and post procedure follow-up, perform DCCV cardioversions, implant ILRs(loop recorders), hospitalized patient management and consultation.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Experience: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered or eligible to register with the Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners. Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Maintenance of the continuing medical education requirements of the NCCPA.Eligibility for registration as a Physician Assistant in Wisconsin may be required. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hire into position.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: N/A Experience: Two (2) years experience in cardiovascular specialty or acute care. Licensure/Certification/Registration:N/A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • The Physician Assistant role demands intelligence, sound judgement, intellectual honesty and the ability to relate effectively to people and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. Requires an attitude of respect for self and others. Requires adherence to the current practice standards for Physician Assistants, the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient's welfare. Able to work collaboratively with the supervising Physician. Well developed listening and interviewing skills. Able to establish and maintain harmonious and cooperative working relationships with other people. Able to effectively teach health promotion and disease prevention behaviors to patients and families. Demonstrated skills in independent decision making, management of minor acute illness and chronic health problems, and in performing medical history taking and routine physical examinations. Knowledge of the physiological, psychological, social and spiritual influences on the patient's physical condition. READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. WRITING - Advanced: Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Able to meet the physical demands of primary care practice, including the ability to see, hear, walk, speak English, and stand. Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours) Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours) Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
  • LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
    • Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours) Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours) Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT
    • Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Regularly exposed to risk of bloodborne diseases. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements.

Additional Information

Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellent cardiac care in electrophysiology. APC may see patients in both clinic and hospital settings.