Physician Assistant (Cardiology)

Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for Outpatient Cardiology Clinic as well as the management and oversight of all cardiology specialties and coverage for the cardiac stress lab - where applicable. The incumbent utilizes advanced skills in problem identification and clarification - treatment - planning and implementation of the treatment plan for Veterans with cardiac conditions. Duties The incumbent works in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve the quality of care delivered to the VeteranIn addition to providing direct patient care - the PA also provides patient and family teachingstaff education - consults and collaborates with other health care providersprescribes medications and adjunctive modalities - refers patients to other specialties and may participate in researchThe provider adheres to the pertinent professional societies and national guidelinesThe ideal candidates will have the following preferred experience: Minimum of 3 years of outpatient general cardiology experience is strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously - including independent ordering and interpretation of diagnostics - medication management - and treatment planning - without reliance on a supervising Cardiology Attending Inpatient - procedural - or perioperative cardiology experience will be considered - though direct outpatient clinic experience is strongly preferred Experience within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - including familiarity with the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - is preferred Prior experience with telehealth service delivery is preferred but not required Duties include but not limited to: CLINICAL: Coordinates care for patients in Cardiology clinics to ensure that the care is timely - appropriate - of high quality and cost effectiveProvide professional assessment - coordination and planning of multipleProvide professional assessment - coordination and planning of multiple health care services for both inpatients and outpatients with cardiac diseasesProvides ongoing evaluations of care management servicesworks closely with the Cardiology attending physicians - fellows - Primary Care - and other specialtiesProvides clinical support to RNs - LPNs and MSAs in the Cardiology ServiceEDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Professional Growth and Continuing Competency: Maintains a high level of professional competence by continuing participation in learning experiences and continuing education coursesAttends mandatory in-service training as requiredStudent Supervision: Has a responsibility to the profession and this facility to provide instruction to students assigned to this facility for clinical instruction and possesses skills commensurate with that responsibilityCommunity Responsibility: May serve as a resource person to the community - VISN - and VHA nationally in matters relating to the needs of the Veteran populationCOLLATERAL DUTIES: Follows established policies procedures - and rules/regulations related to customer service - interpersonal relations - performance improvement - emergency preparedness - safety - confidentiality - infection control - and patient safetyInformation Security and Confidentiality: Effectively safeguards all assigned computer system passwords and codes (access/verify codes - electronic signature codes - etc.)Consistently abides by established policies prohibiting the download of patient-specific data from the VA computer system or portable storage media such as diskettes - compact discs - zip discs - etc.policies prohibiting employees from carrying any portable computer equipment or storage media containing any patient specific data off VA premises and policies prohibiting the loading of personal - non-VHA software to any computing equipmentPerforms duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to support the overall mission of the medical centerAssignments would be consistent with skills and knowledgeTravel to other Eastern Market facilities may be required as an extension of care for the specialty service and will be dictated by Eastern Market Director of Clinical OperationsWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized