Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Our Cardiology I department is in need of various per-diem Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join their growing team. This role is strictly a weekend per-diem position. The Physician Assistant will do hospital round coverage in the Bryn Mawr Hospital. The average hours are 4 hours per day (Saturday and Sunday) for a total of 8 hours per weekend coverage. This position can also take nighttime evening calls. Our ideal candidate is knowledgeable in cardiology and provides excellent patient care.

The Physician Assistant will work under the supervision of physicians to provide high-quality patient care. This person will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating illnesses, performing medical procedures, and educating patients on preventive healthcare.

Responsibilities:

Follows medical procedures, policies, and legal guidelines in treating a wide variety of patients, under the direct supervision of a licensed physician
Uses modern electronic health record systems to record and track all dispensed treatments to patients, while staying compliant with laws and regulations
Orders and interpret test results and recommend treatment of patients
Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval
Administers therapeutic procedures
Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment and counsels patients
Provides care to patients
Obtains patient history, conducts patient assessments, orders tests or scans, diagnoses illnesses, prescribes medicines and outlines and monitors courses of treatment
Educates patients on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or diseases
Partners with physicians in the development of care plans, and advises physician in changes of patient status
Assists patients in the management of chronic illnesses and promotes health and wellness. Monitors and ensures accuracy of patient medical records

Experience, Qualifications, and Education:

Must performs work with a high degree of latitude
Must possess expert knowledge of Cardiology
Requires a master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant, and 2 or more years of related experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Oral and written communication skills. Problem-solving skills
Attentiveness
Interpersonal skills

Pay/Benefits:

Competitive Pay
Opportunity for advancement

Schedule:

Saturdays and Sundays
Per-diem