Inpatient General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Education/Experience

• 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

Essential Functions

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan
• Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures
• Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient
• 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
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Skills/Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment

Efficient team based care. Professionalism and customer service skills essential. Potential irregular hours and/or call.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing — frequency varies from occasional (0–35%) to frequent (35–65%) to constant (65–100%) per activity
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: up to 20 lbs. maximum, up to 50 lbs. maximum, up to 100 lbs. maximum (as required by specific tasks)