Physician Assistant – Cardiology

Job Title: Physician Assistant - Cardiology Job ID: 89856 Location: CentralIllinois

Overview:

We are seeking a Physician Assistant for a locum tenens inpatient Cardiology assignment in centralIllinois. This is a hospital-based position focused primarily on inpatient rounding with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule and one weekend of coverage per month. The provider will work alongside an established cardiology team at a large Level I trauma hospital.

What you will be doing:

• Provide inpatient cardiology coverage and round on approximately 12-15 patients per day.


• Work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.


• Provide in-house rounding coverage one weekend per month.


• Manage adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.


• Remove pericardial drains and temporary transvenous pacemakers as needed.


• Focus exclusively on inpatient care; there is no clinic responsibility.


• Work with nursing staff and clinic RNs to coordinate patient care and discharges.

What you must have:

• Physician Assistant credentials.


• Current ACLS and BLS certification.


• Ability to obtain hospital privileges and complete required credentialing.


• Ability to perform the limited procedures required for the assignment, including removal of pericardial drains and temporary transvenous pacemakers.

Other Information:

• Compensation: $115/hour


• Travel and lodging provided or reimbursed.


• Hospital setting with approximately 509 beds.


• Level I Trauma Center.


• EMR: Epic.


• Approximately 90 days should be allowed for full hospital privileges and payer enrollment. Temporary privileges can usually be granted within 30 days of completing your file.