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Cardiology Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$139,930 / year median in Illinois
+17% projected growth
Job Description
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Compensation & Benefits Package Base guarantee Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance both available. Education Qualifications Master s degree in Nursing Bachelor s degree in biology, chemistry, anatomy, etc Experience Qualifications Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Licensed in the state of practice as Nurse Practitioner is required. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred. Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred. Federal DEA license is preferred. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance