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Cardiology Physician Assistant
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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.
$126,415 / year median in South Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Potential Bonus Opportunity. Student Loan Assistance. Physician Assistant Completes medical histories and physical exams and provides treatment to HMSS patients and consultative services to appropriate specialty groups in accordance with the medical plan of care; critical pathways established by Self Regional Healthcare, Self-Medical Group, and Medical/Nursing Policies /Procedures /Protocols and Standards of Care. Completes admission / discharge medication reconciliation, orders and interprets labs and imagining studies, and completes discharge summaries. Works in collaboration with Physicians, Case Management, patients and families. Initiates advance care planning; works with supportive care and hospice teams to assist patient and family with end-of-life decisions. Performs any other assigned duties per Hospital Medicine Physician, CMO, and Service Line Leaders. Maintains continuing medical education requirement in accordance with hospital requirements; maintains BLS and ACLS certifications. jmcbride@selfregional.org Contact Information jmcbride@selfregional.org