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Job Ref:

3179244011

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Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation Industry:

Healthcare other

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Full Time State:

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Grapeland Zip Code:

75844

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09/17/2026 Job Description Job Description Overview The Electrophysiology Physician Assistant will assist in providing support for patients and overall development of the FMC Electrophysiology program. The provider assists the supervising physician in the evaluation of new patient consultations, daily hospital rounding, coordination of care with other providers, patient education, hospital discharge, and assistance in procedures. The PA reports encounters to the supervising physician in support of providing quality, efficient, continuous and cost-effective patient care for Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH). Responsibilities Patient Care Collaborates with the attending provider via phone or in person to review consultations, plan of care, and patient status updates for all hospitalized patients. Coordinates care with interventional cardiology providers and patients. Provides direct patient care including obtaining a health history, performing a detailed physical exam, creating a comprehensive assessment of the patient, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing pharmacological agents. Updates patient history and physical in preparation for procedures. Obtains informed consent when necessary. Enters and signs pre-procedural orders. Communicates with cath lab and cardiology staff to ensure a timely flow of EP procedures, while taking into account staffing and patient considerations. Completes documentation of all consultations, progress notes, and services rendered in the EMR in a timely manner. Orders referrals and diagnostic testing as necessary. Completes discharge planning and discharge summaries for hospitalized patients. Performs procedures under the supervision of the attending physician within scope of physician assistant training. Functions as a surgical first assist in the cath lab and operating room when assigned. Performs and assists in procedures at the discretion of supervising physician. Includes central venous access, injection of local anesthetic, use of electrocautery, deep and superficial suturing, and other procedures at the discretion of supervising physician. Assists in EP procedures when assigned including operation of fluoroscopy table and EP stimulator. Supervises and performs procedures in the cardiology department within scope of training and supervising physician discretion when indicated. Serves as initial contact point for nursing staff, medical staff, pharmacy, and other hospital departments regarding the management of hospitalized patients. Communication Demonstrates knowledge and competence in cardiac electrophysiology. Consults with colleagues, hospitalists, supervising physician, specialists, referral providers and other healthcare professionals. Clinical Development Participates in performance improvement initiatives in support of practice improvement. Participates in educational opportunities to advance knowledge of electrophysiology. Participates in the development of policies and procedures. Participates in Quality Assurance programs; audits advanced practice healthcare techniques. Compliance/Safety Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner. Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility. If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame. Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. Qualifications Education Master's of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• Required Graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA
• Required Certification & Licensures Certified PA or Acute Care Certified NP AZ State Licensure as Physician Assistant
• Required DEA License to Prescribe Schedule II-V Controlled Substances BLS (American Heart Association
• Required ACLS
• Required Experience 2 years experience in inpatient cardiology or electrophysiology
• Preferred Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care.

Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs. No Call