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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.
$132,705 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
Specialty:
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute a re all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide outpatient and inpatient Cardiology care. The APC will complete consultations and perform diagnostic reading, interpreting ECGs, Holter/Event Monitors, Laboratory Data, Chest Radiographs, with the supervision of Cardiac Stress Testing, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care. The office is fully supported, and the practice is established, yet growing. By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you'll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region's first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery. In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you'll experience: Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival A collaborative, multidisciplinary team Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region Benefits As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits. Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage CME Time and Allowance Relocation (if applicable) Qualifications Valid License/Certification in Pennsylvania, or the ability to obtain one 3 years of experience as a clinician in a cardiology setting Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https:
//youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Facility & Address Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill 700 E Norwegian St Pottsville, PA 17901
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