Physician Assistant - H&V - General

Physician Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient Cardiology

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Penn State Health - Medical Group

Location: US:

PA:

Wyomissing

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman  for additional information.

Penn State Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant for our progressive cardiology practice in Wyomissing, PA, serving Berks County for 50 years. The practice includes an experienced team of 13 cardiologists and 3 CRNPs.

The Physician Assistant provides care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings for adult cardiology patients. This role will alternate weeks in the hospital and clinic, caring for consult and follow-up patients in collaboration with the cardiologists. These patients include the entire gamut of a busy and growing cardiology practice, including CAD, structural, arrhythmia, and CHF.

After orientation, the outpatient practice can be tailored to an area of interest, such as CHF, structural, EP, or general. This structure allows for diversity in acute care and the development of long-term relationships with the outpatients.

Prior experience in cardiology is preferred. The position requires inpatient weekend coverage (4-5 hours per day) for hospital rounds with the on-call cardiologist on a Q6 week rotation. This position does not require night call or holidays.

• Comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular patients
• Develop and manage patients' plan of care in collaboration with the physicians and monitor their progress as needed
• Admitting and discharging the procedural patient to ensure guideline-directed therapy and patient education
• Recommend medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests
• Ability to practice within the limits of their scope of practice

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment
• National Certification in the State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment

• Relevant experience preferred

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period, as well as a Total Rewards Program with generous benefits.

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition
• Be Supported by HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Employee Concierge Service

We are committed to patient- and family-centered care, with a governance model supporting high-quality care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

You take care of them. We’ll take care of you. State-of-the-art equipment, continual learning, and a culture of excellence.

Note:

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and does not encompass all duties. Eligibility for shift differential pay is based on company policy or union contract. All individuals selected will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.