PA-C Cardiology – Washington

Job Description

Join Our Team: Physician Assistant – Cardiology (Pateros, WA) Are you a passionate and qualified Physician Assistant (PA-C) seeking a rewarding career opportunity in cardiology near Pateros, Washington? Our established healthcare facility is actively searching for a skilled and dedicated PA-C to join our team and provide comprehensive inpatient care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. This full-time position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients, collaborating with an on-call cardiologist and contributing to a supportive healthcare environment. What You’ll Do: Participate actively in hospital services as assigned, working 4-10 hour shifts with a rotating schedule that includes weekends. Conduct thorough patient history taking and physical examinations for a diverse population experiencing cardiac issues. Order and/or perform essential diagnostic tests, including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests (nuclear, pharmacological, and exercise), chest x-rays, and more. Analyze patient medical history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic/laboratory data to create tailored treatment plans. Assist the on-call cardiologist with daily patient rounds, new consultations, and emergency triage in the Emergency Department (ED) for NSTEMI/STEMI cases. Document daily patient progress notes for shared-visits with the on-call cardiologist. Keep the on-call cardiologist informed of any changes in patient condition, ensuring continuity of care. Collaborate with the on-call cardiologist to develop treatment plans for new consultations. Generate patient discharge summaries, discharge orders, and comprehensive education and follow-up plans for NSTEMI/STEMI patients. Admit and perform a history and physical on patients undergoing antiarrhythmic therapy. Monitor QTc intervals for patients taking antiarrhythmic medications, following physician directives. Reconcile medications between hospital discharge and home medication regimens, prescribing new medications as needed. Provide daily patient education on cardiac conditions, treatment options, medications, and prognosis. Assist the on-call cardiologist in triaging patient consultations and needs. Communicate effectively with the on-call cardiologist, hospital services, nursing staff, and other support staff to ensure seamless patient care coordination. Order cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker implantations as directed by the supervising cardiologist. Manage weekend calls from nursing staff and the outpatient cardiology clinic, ensuring continuity of care from Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 7:00 am. Assist in ACLS/BLS resuscitation efforts as directed by supervising physicians. Perform device interrogations, reprogramming, and deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in end-of-life care situations, following physician recommendations. Perform pacemaker interrogations and interpret rhythm data as directed by supervising physicians. Assist supervising physicians with suturing pacemaker pockets and implanting loop recorders. Who You Are: A highly motivated PA-C with a Washington state license to practice medicine and prescriptive authority. A valid CPR/ACLS certification is required. Prior experience in cardiology is highly desired, but not mandatory. A Cardiology PA-C specialty certification is preferred. The Work Environment: This role primarily involves working in inpatient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited at times. You’ll have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. Join a Team That Makes a Difference: We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can utilize your skills and make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you’re a passionate PA-C seeking a rewarding cardiology career opportunity near Pateros, Washington, we encourage you to apply!