Full Job Description
City/State:
Bronx, New York
Grant Funded:
No
Department:
Card – Arrhythmia Center
Bargaining Unit:
1199
Work Shift:
Day
Work Days:
DAYS VARY
Scheduled Hours:
6:30 AM-7 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours:
12.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate:
$80.19
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Senior Physician Assistant will provide advanced, team-based care to patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures. The role includes patient evaluation, procedural preparation, post-procedural monitoring, and ongoing clinical decision-making. This provider collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and continuity of care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related interventional procedures.
Responsibilities include –
• Conduct pre-procedure evaluations, including history and physical examinations, risk assessments, and informed consent
• Participate directly in cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology cases by supporting procedural flow and clinical documentation
• Write orders, progress notes, and discharge summaries; coordinate post-procedure instructions and follow-up care
• Serve as the primary clinical provider for monitoring and managing patients post-intervention in step-down or recovery areas
• Triage and evaluate other cardiology patients across inpatient units as needed
• Collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, nurses, and technicians to coordinate seamless patient care
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, medications, and discharge plans
• Support research, quality improvement, and clinical performance initiatives related to cardiology and interventional services
• Contribute to protocol development and implementation for streamlined and evidence-based patient care pathways
SCHEDULE: 6:30 AM-7 PM. Days vary.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent from an accredited program
- Current NYS Physician Assistant License and Registration
- NCCPA Board Certification required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum of 5 years of PA experience in acute cardiology, interventional, cath lab, or cardiac step-down/ICU setting strongly preferred
- Provides coverage to Weiler campus as needed
Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.