Physician Assistant (Cardiology)

Summary

The VA Atlanta Health Care System is recruiting for a full‑time Physician Assistant (Cardiology) located in Specialty Care Service. The Physician Assistant will evaluate, treat and coordinate the care of patients under the supervision of a staff physician. Salary Range: Physician Assistant‑I (PA‑I): $125‑137k – $166‑431k; Physician Assistant‑II (PA‑II): $136‑399k – $181‑400k; Physician Assistant‑III (PA‑III): $159‑248k – $211‑795k.

Responsibilities

• The Cardiology Physician Assistant is a position located in Specialty Care Service.
• The Physician Assistant reports directly to the Section Chief of Cardiology.
• This position entails clinical and/or administrative responsibilities within Cardiology.
• Program activities are always evolving and may include programs as determined by facility leadership.
• Performs initial histories and physical examinations.
• Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients.
• Screens and triages outpatients to determine further needs of care.
• Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule II–V controlled substances).
• Writes orders and prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law.
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests and x‑rays.
• Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Prepares and documents consult notes, procedure notes, progress notes, consultation requests, and administrative letters, which are clearly identified as such in the written and electronic medical records.
• Initiates and expedites requests for consultation and scheduling of special tests and studies.
• Makes interim summaries in progress notes of the patient's medical record.
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatment and drugs.
• Obtains informed consent for relevant pulmonary procedures/therapies.
• Participates in quality assurance activities including root‑cause analysis and failure mode effect analysis, tort claim review, and other related processes.
• Participates in protected peer review and pertinent chart review activities.
• Participates in care line staff meetings, Specialty Care Team meetings, and mandatory staff functions.
• Determines veteran eligibility for procedures and consent for procedures.
• Prepares patients for the procedure via appropriate testing, medical care, and consultations with other medical or surgical services.
• Coordinates in‑hospital care plans and performance of procedures with various physicians, nursing services, vendors, and administration.
• Provides inpatient or post‑procedure care, counseling, and coordinates follow‑up appointments.
• Works with administrators and regulatory bodies to assure cardiovascular procedure program quality.
• Works closely with attendings and fellows to provide recommendations and perform procedures on patients for whom a consult has been placed.
• Appropriately hands off patient care.
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Telework: Not Available, Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.