Physician Assistant - Cardiology Per Diem
About The Position
The Physician Assistant in the Cardiology Department provides quality service by performing a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the admission of patients that are scheduled for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, stress tests, echos and chest pain (observation patients). The PA works in conjunctions with the Cardiologist to provide consultation to in-patients. The processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation is utilized. The NP/PA is an independent health care provider who will work closely in collaboration with the Medical Director of Cardiology and physicians of the Cardiology Department.
Requirements
- Graduate of an educational program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), typically a Master's Degree.
- New York State Licensed Physician and National Board Certification in a specialty required.
- Previous experience relevant to the area of cardiology and prescriptive privileges in New York State.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Nice To Haves
- As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.
Responsibilities
- The Cardiology PA will deliver quality care in preparing cardiology patients for invasive cardiac procedures (cardiac cath/EP), echo and stress testing, evaluating and treating cardiac pts, obtaining consents, and following patients post cardiac catheterization as well as admitting and discharging patients from the cardiology service.
- The PA will assist in growing the Cardiology line of services at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
Benefits
- The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
