Physician Assistant - Heart Failure
About The Position
The Heart Failure Physician Assistant provides care in a hybrid inpatient and outpatient setting, supporting patients across the continuum of advanced heart failure care. The role includes rotating overnight remote call coverage and weekend rounding as needed when on call. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, plus 5–6 overnight remote call shifts per month. The Physician Assistant works with attending physicians and multidisciplinary specialty teams to develop diagnoses and treatment plans, manage patients, and support patient education and satisfaction. The position also includes clinical documentation, ordering and prescribing within scope of practice, performing procedures, and assisting with research data collection.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies.
- PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and RPA registration with the NYS Office of Professions.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused approach.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiology experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Take complex medical histories and perform physical examinations.
- Order laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Develop diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the attending physician.
- Order consultations and collaborate with members of other specialty medical teams.
- Assist in collecting data for research projects.
- Interact with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary care teams; provide patient education, gather information, assist with problem-solving, and support patients and families throughout care.
- Prescribe medications, write orders, and perform procedures within scope of practice.
- Respond to acute or immediate changes in patient condition.
- Obtain complete and accurate patient histories, review records, and document pertinent clinical information to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Participate in the Advanced Heart Failure call rotation, including 5–6 overnight remote call shifts per month and weekend rounding as needed when on call.
