Senior Cardiology PA — Advanced Heart Failure & Interventional

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Diego Medical Centers, seeks a Senior Physician Assistant in cardiology to provide direct patient care for complex cardiac patients. You will work under Attending Physicians, coordinating with nurses and other specialists to manage acute and chronic conditions while documenting progress in the EMR.

The role emphasizes advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology with rotating shifts and a requirement to obtain UCSD staff privileges.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• California PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• BLS and ACLS at hire with commitment to obtain ART within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to cardiac patients under physician supervision.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians and Nursing Leadership to coordinate care.
• Manage chronic and episodic cardiovascular conditions with sound clinical judgment.
• Document care, orders and patient progress in EMR and care plans.

Skills

ARC-PA approved PA program knowledge

CA PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/ACLS certified

Cardiology patient care

Clinical decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR experience

Critical care coordination

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

University of California, San Diego Medical Centers, seeks a Senior Physician Assistant in cardiology to provide direct patient care for complex cardiac patients. You will work under Attending Physicians, coordinating with nurses and other specialists to manage acute and chronic conditions while documenting progress in the EMR.

The role emphasizes advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology with rotating shifts and a requirement to obtain UCSD staff privileges.