Physician Assistant (Cardiology)
Atlanta, GA
$125.1k - $211.8k/year
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Summary
The VA Atlanta Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Physician Assistant (Cardiology) located in Specialty Care Service. The Physician Assistant will evaluate - treat and coordinate the care of patients - under the supervision of a staff physician. Salary Range: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I): $125 -137 - $166 -431 Physician Assistant-II (PA-II): $136 -399 - $181 -400 Physician Assistant-III (PA-III): $159 -248 - $211 -795
Duties
The VA Atlanta Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Physician Assistant (Cardiology) located in Specialty Care Service. The Physician Assistant will evaluate - treat and coordinate the care of patients - under the supervision of a staff physician. Salary Range: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I): $125 -137 - $166 -431 Physician Assistant-II (PA-II): $136 -399 - $181 -400 Physician Assistant-III (PA-III): $159 -248 - $211 -795
Duties
- The Cardiology Physician Assistant is a position located in Specialty Care Service
- The Physician Assistant reports directly to Section Chief of Cardiology
- This position entails clinical and/or administrative responsibilities within Cardiology
- Program activities are always evolving and may include programs as determined by facility leadership
- Duties include - but are not limited to: Performs initial histories and physical examinations
- Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients
- Screens and triage outpatients to determine further needs of care
- Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule II-V controlled substances)
- Writes orders and prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law
- Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - and x-rays
- Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities
- Orders - consult notes - procedure notes - progress notes - consultation requests and administrative letters which are written by the Physician Assistant will be clearly identified as such in the written and electronic medical records
- Initiates and expedites requests for consultation and scheduling of special tests and studies
- Makes interim summaries on progress notes of the patient's medical record
- Provides education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care - medical conditions and use of prescribed treatment and drugs
- Obtains informed consent for relevant Pulmonary procedures/therapies
- Participates in Quality Assurance activities including Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis - tort claim review - etc
- Participates in protected Peer Review and pertinent peer chart review activities
- Participates in care line staff meetings - Specialty Care Team meetings and mandatory staff functions
- Determines Veteran eligibility for procedures - and consent for procedures
- Prepares patients for the procedure via appropriate testing - medical care - and consultations with other medical/surgical services
- Coordinate the in-hospital care plans and performance of procedures with various physicians and nursing services - vendors - and administration
- Provides in-hospital care - post-procedure care - counseling and coordinate follow-up appointments
- Works with administrators and regulatory bodies to assure cardiovascular procedure program quality
- Works closely with the Attendings and Fellows to provide recommendations and perform procedures on patients a consult placed
- Appropriately hand off patient care
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m
- - 4:30 p.m
- Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Skills
Government AdministrationHealth Care Provider