Cardiology Physician Assistant

We areseeking an experienced Locums Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or PhysicianAssistant to provide inpatient cardiology coverage in Asheville. Thisopportunity is ideal for an advanced practice provider with strong cardiologyexperience who is comfortable managing step-down and cardiology unit patientsin a collaborative hospital setting.

AssignmentDetails

• 12-hour day shifts
• Coverage needed 7 days per week
• Primarily daytime coverage
• Hospital-based inpatient cardiology service
• EMR: Cerner

Responsibilities

• Round daily on patients admitted to or seen in consultation on the general cardiology service line
• Manage mostly step-down and cardiology unit patients
• Perform:
• Daily progress notes
• Event notes
• Admission H&Ps
• New consult notes
• Discharge summaries
• Order medications, diagnostic testing, and procedures as indicated
• Perform ICU procedures when needed, including:
• Arterial line placement
• Central line placement
• Cardioversion
• Conduct new patient consults in collaboration with attending physicians
• Work closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care

Requirements

• Experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active North Carolina license required
• Active North Carolina DEA required
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience preferred
• Comfortable performing bedside ICU procedures