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Largest single-specialty cardiology practice in Lee County desires to recruit excellent PA talent for its growing practice. Cardiology practice experience preferred

Patient diagnosis and treatment in both office and hospital settings. Excellent working conditions, benefits and compensation plan.

This position will work under the direction of our leading Interventional Cardiologists while working together with another Physician Assistant to provide high quality cardiac care for both our hospital and office patients.As physician members of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center (Covenant Health System), our physicians have at their disposal the most advanced cardiac technologies and medicines, along with proven conventional treatments, to help meet our patients cardiac needs. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is made up of top cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, nurses, and technologists, providing both the right treatment and the right people to give heart patients the best possible care. The Heart Center at Fort Sanders provides comprehensive services, including cardiac diagnostics, clinical trials, and cardiovascular surgery. Advanced treatment technologies, such as state-of-the-art robotically-assisted heart surgery are also available. Cardio/Pulmonary rehabilitation is an integral part of the healing process for many cardiac patients. Our program is designed to help patients regain their strength and stamina. LOCATION:Knoxville, Tennessee is nestled in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cumberland Mountains, providing breathtaking scenery and an abundance of recreational activities for locals and visitors. The Places Rated Almanac (Millennium Edition) rated Knoxville as The Number One Best Place to Live for cities under one million in population.

Physician Assistant Opportunity in Roanoke, Virginia

Full time Physician Assistant opportunity available. Candidate must possess advanced knowledge and skills that qualify her/him to function as a primary health care provider. The PA serves as a member of our collaborative health care team, functioning under the direction of a supervising physician. As a physician extender, the PA obtains health histories, performs physical exams and initiates appropriate treatment for patients receiving interventional care for cardiac arrhythmias. May perform and interpret devices checks for patients with cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators. The PA uses effective verbal and written communication skills to prepare and document notes, admission and discharge summaries, and participate in medical team rounds. He/she serves as a resource in the promotion of optimal patient care, including participation in quality initiatives, clinical research projects, and staff and patient education.Requirements:Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and be licensed as a PA within the state of Virginia. Must be eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Board of Medicine. Must meet credentialing requirements and qualify for malpractice insurance and be accepted by Carilion Clinics malpractice insurance carrier. Acute care clinical experience is required; Cardiac or Electrophysiology background preferred.Schedule flexibility is required to meet patient needs. Basic Life Support certification is required. Advanced life Support certification is preferred. Service Excellence and Quality are hallmarks of Carilion Clinic. As a team member, you will be expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service. As an employee, you will demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, families, visitors and with each other.Carilion Clinic is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

NOTE: This position requires at least two years of post graduate surgical experienceA Sample of Duties/ResponsibilitiesInitiate patient orders for admission, pre and postoperative care including diet, fluids, activity, tests, x-ray studies and medications as directed by the physician in accordance with hospital procedure. Assess patient status; participate in the development of a patient care management plan with the registered nurse and attending physicians. Obtain and record detailed medical histories; perform and record complete and detailed physical examinations; record pertinent progress notes in the medical records; prepare discharge summaries for the attending physicians signatures; draw blood for laboratory tests; administer potential fluids, blood, blood products and medications via venipuncture or venous cut down; initiate life saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives. Insert and remove chest tubes; remove left arterial and pulmonary artery lines, temporary Tran venous pacemakers, and pericardial pacing wires; remove sutures; perform arterial punctures for arterial blood gas specimens; insert peripheral IV lines, central venous lines and measure central venous pressure, intra-arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, nasogastric tubes and maintain suction decompression of the stomach; catheterize the bladder; irrigate and aspirate endotracheal tubes; perform thoracentesis; record electrocardiograms and inspect strips for arrhythmias; initial BLS/ACLS as indicated; clean, debride, and suture minor lacerations; care for wounds, including dressings, care and removal of tubes and drains, endotracheal intubations as indicated. Provide assistance to the Surgical Team in positioning, preparation and draping the patient; assist in surgical procedures ; assist in closing and dressing incisions; write operative procedure note in chart; write postoperative orders in chart; assist in transport of patient from Operating Room to appropriate care units. Perform other duties as requested by staff physicians or attending, including care of selected patient on both the medical and surgical services. Such duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, surgical wound care; evaluation of patients in the emergency room; performing other duties generally regarded and accepted as falling within the responsibilities of a house officer, always maintaining due regard for compulsive communication between the Physician Assistant and the attending physician or his delegate. Compensation and BenefitsLifespan strives to provide competitive wages for the labor markets we serve. In addition, we offer a substantial benefits package to our 11,000+ employees, including health and dental insurances, disability and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, continuing education reimbursement, and many others.In addition, we offer relocation assistance to help you make the move to Rhode Island.*****Important Links:Lifespan: http://www.lifespan.org/The Miriam Hospital: http://www.lifespan.org/tmh/Miriam Benefits Summary: http://www.lifespan.org/tmh/services/hr/benefits.htmMap/Directions: http://www.lifespan.org/tmh/about/directions/We would like to hear more about you, and more from you. Please consider contacting us to explore the possibility of a career with The Miriam Hospital.

Seeking Experienced Cardiac Physician Assistant

The PracticeExciting opportunity to join an established and collegial group of 6 Cardiologists and 2 Physician Assistants expanding the practice in collaboration with the heart and vascular department at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. You will be busy from day one as demand for cardiology services is growing rapidly offering local patients the opportunity to receive advanced heart care in their home community. Duties will include a rotation between the hospital and office, as well as supporting a growing inpatient stress test laboratory. Daily responsibilities include: Admissions, discharges and hospital roundsInpatient and outpatient consultsTroubleshooting pacemakers and ICDsChemical and exercise stress testing in the nuclear and echo labsReview telemetry strips, EKGs and 2D echosActive participation in the Heart Failure clinicLimited call, every 5th weekend coverageThis position requires the ability to work independently, while fully complying with supervisory legal requirements mandated by state and federal government. Graduation from an accredited PA program is required along with board certification. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years Cardiology experience. Experience in a critical care setting also preferred, but not required. The group is prepared to offer a competitive starting salary, commensurate with experience, and benefits package.The HospitalRockingham Memorial Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital that provides advanced medical care and leading-edge since 1912, RMH has 270 beds and serves a seven-county area with a population of nearly 200,000. RMH is in the process of relocating to a new 254-acre site on the edge of town (to be complete by mid 2010). This state-of-the-art facility will give RMH the opportunity to provide a second century of service to the community. Visit our website at www.rmhonline.com. RMH has been ranked #1 in Virginia for Interventional Procedures for 3 years in a row. The CommunityHarrisonburg is a city with approximately 45,000 people and Rockingham County is populated by another 75,000 people. Our primary and secondary service areas cover approximately 225,000 people. Quality of life is one of the primary factors that draw people to live and work in the Shenandoah Valley. Situated between the Allegheny, Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain ranges, the Valley is an ideal spot for outdoor activities with an abundance of hiking, biking, camping in National Forests, fly-fishing, downhill skiing, snow boarding and tubing, several golf courses, indoor/outdoor water park, horse back riding, local vineyards, canoeing, river rafting and much more. History buffs will delight in exploring the area, as many civil war battles were fought in the Valley. Our area is also rich in culture and art including live theaters, museums, planetariums and galleries. High expectations for student achievement are built on sold values throughout the public school systems and provide outstanding educational programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Exemplary elementary and secondary education is also provided at numerous private schools. A wide variety of opportunities await those pursuing higher education including James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater College and Blue Ridge Community College. The area offers housing to suit every need, including 100-year old homes, modern subdivisions with newer home and buildable lots, numerous apartment complexes, town homes, working farms and retirement communities. Harrisonburg is within a 2 hour drive from Washington D.C., Richmond, and Roanoke and only 45 miles west of Charlottesville. Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are excellent places to live, practice medicine and raise a family.

Our large cardiology practice continues to expand and is seeking PAs to join our team. A range of hospital and office-based care is available, with the complete range of non-invasive, invasive, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular diagnosis and treatment. The varied responsibilities include supporting the on-call physicians, presently one day per week. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits, fully electronic medical record environment and excellent educational and career development opportunities are provided.

The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is recognized as being in the Top 20 nationwide!

Inova Fairfax Hospital, the flagship of Northern Virginias Inova Health System, is currently searching for a Physician Assistant for our Cardio Vascular team. The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute are recognized as being in the Top 20 nationwide!1 - One Full-time Surgical PA. Cases include cardiac and major vascular, including transplant. Duties include First Assisting, Endovein procedures, Ventricular assist devices, Post-Op management. The Physician Assistant will join a team that has excellent cardiac surgeons, is well established and promotes autonomy.- Base salary between $85K - $135K; excellent benefits package including matching 401(k)- Autonomy & supportive team collaboration- Dedicated heart and vascular center at the 833-bed Inova Fairfax Hospital- Approximately 1400 adult cardiac cases per year- Transplant program includes heart, lung and ventricular assist devices- Well established PA team with opportunities to grow- 8 Surgeons and 12 Physician Assistants

Geisinger Health System offers qualified candidates:- Comprehensive medical/retirement benefits starting day one- 3-year vesting in retirement program- Domestic partner benefits- Interview costs and relocation assistance- Paid CME Geisinger Medical Center403 (licensed) bed, Level 1 tertiary/quaternary care center that includes the Weis Center for Research, Janet Weis Childrens Hospital, and the Henry Hood Center for Health Research. $100-million building expansion project underway that will include a nine-story, 300,000 square foot facility housing a heart hospital, including cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services.Geisinger Health SystemUtilizes a mature, fully-integrated electronic health record, connecting a comprehensive network of more than 40 community medical groups located throughout Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. 700 primary and specialty care Physicians. 38 accredited residency and fellowship programs. Cutting-edge laboratory research at The Sigfried and Janet Weis Center for Research. Comprehensive benefits package. Not-for-profit intregrated delivery health system. The organization goals include improving leadership and management accountability, evolving a culture of superior service, growing market share, identifying and implementing best practices, and improving system-wide performance within an atmosphere of clinical excellence. A financially stable, growing healthcare organization

Experienced Cardiology Midlevel needed for outdoor paradise in Bend Oregon

Join a collegial and very busy cardiology group at Bend Memorial Clinic -- a multi-specialty clinic of 100 providers. Located in gorgeous Bend, Oregon with 300 days of sunshine each year and some of the best outdoor recreation you can find, this position will work with three cardiologists and a team of midlevels and collaborative staff for the heart health of Central Oregon. Experience in Cardiology required.

This position reports to the department of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) works collaboratively with the Heart Center. The PA has specialized skills and knowledge related to the unique ICU setting in which s/he practices (Acute Care Unit: 3200) and performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services. This position also acts as a resource to 3100/3300 cardiothoracic patients, if special needs arise within their area of skilled expertise. The PA contributes to a continuum of excellence in patient care, research teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession.EducationWork requires a bachelors degree in Health Science and a Physicians Assistant Certificate of Registration with the North Carolina Medical Board or be certification eligible, and be certified as a Physicians Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.ExperienceOne year of experience is strongly preferred OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEDescription of institution/organization: Duke University Hospital is a 954-bed tertiary care teaching hospital that offers a broad array of inpatient and ambulatory care services. Located within the Research Triangle, Duke University and the region offer an excellent quality of life, including close proximity to North Carolina beaches and mountains.