Physician Assistant

Our Cardiology II office is looking for a Physician Assistant to work 2 days per week. This person will see patients on one day and perform hospital rounds the other day. The Physician Assistant will work under the supervision of physicians to provide high-quality patient care. This person will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating illnesses, performing medical procedures, and educating patients on preventive healthcare. This person will have to be self-sufficient and be comfortable making clinical decisions and have clinical knowledge in cardiology.

Responsibilities:

• Assists licensed Physicians in examining, diagnosing, and treating patients, including prescribing medications, preparing casts or splints, suturing small wounds, and interpreting medical tests
• Works closely with doctors in their day-to-day practice, including specialty practices, and bridges the gap between nurse and doctor
• Follows medical procedures, policies, and legal guidelines in treating a wide variety of patients, under the direct supervision of a licensed physician
• Uses modern electronic health record systems to record and track all dispensed treatments to patients, while staying compliant with laws and regulations
• Orders and interpret test results and recommend treatment of patients
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval
• Administers therapeutic procedures
• Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment and counsels patients
• Provides care to patients
• Obtains patient history, conducts patient assessments, orders tests or scans, diagnoses illnesses, prescribes medicines and outlines and monitors courses of treatment
• Educates patients on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases
• Partners with physicians in the development of care plans, and advises physician in changes of patient status
• Assists patients in the management of chronic illnesses and promotes health and wellness. Monitors and ensures accuracy of patient medical records

Experience, Qualifications, and Education:

• Must performs work with a high degree of latitude
• Must possess expert knowledge of subject matter
• Requires a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant, and 2 or more years of related experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Oral and written communication skills. Problem-solving skills
• Attentiveness
• Interpersonal skills
• Cardiology experience

For questions or concerns, please contact Ali Gorson at 484-272-3270 ext 3026 or [email protected].