PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

About the role

PAs perform exercise and tilt table testing, assist in electrophysiologic studies, insert temporary pacing catheters and intracardiac mapping, analyze recordings, orient cardiology fellows, conduct initial and follow-up history and physical exams on arrhythmia evaluation, evaluate pacemaker and ICD patients, and participate in patient care and research.

Responsibilities

• Perform exercise and tilt table testing
• Absorb and assist in electrophysiologic studies
• Insert temporary pacing catheters and intracardiac mapping
• Analyze recordings from electrophysiologic studies
• Orient cardiology fellows to electrophysiologic studies
• Conduct initial and follow-up history and physical exams on arrhythmia evaluation
• Evaluate pacemaker and ICD patients
• Assist in the care of post-operative wounds
• Participate in recruitment and care of patients in research protocols

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified by the National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• New York State Physician Assistant License
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• 3 years of clerical experience involving patient billing or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Coverage for both inpatient and outpatient sites of service as operationally necessary

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits package
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health and wellness programs

Pay

$72.85 hourly rate, subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Schedule

Day shift, varying days, 8 AM-6:30 PM, 9.5 hours per day.

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Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.