Cardiology IP Heart Failure - Full-Time NP/PA
About the role
The Department 02050 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Cardiology is seeking a full-time physician assistant who will provide efficient team-based care, collaborate with the medical team, and perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Responsibilities
- Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
- Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
- Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Performs procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
- Upholds AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree preferred.
- LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Current applicable state Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
- Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Exemplary organizational skills.
- Willingness to perform other related duties other than those described herein.
Skills
- Proper physical requirements to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:
- Compensation
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
Physical Requirements
Efficient team based care requires the following physical abilities:
- Standing: 35%
- Walking: 35%
- Sitting: 65%
- Bending: 100%
- Reaching with arms: 100%
- Finger and hand dexterity: 100%
- Talking: 100%
- Hearing: 100%
- Seeing: 100%
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment
Professionalism and customer service skills are essential. Potential irregular hours and/or call schedules may be required.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is a leading integrated health system committed to providing equitable care and engaging in clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care. With over 155,000 teammates and a focus on community benefits, Advocate Health serves millions of patients across multiple regions.