Physician Assistant PA - Cardiovascular

at  Ascension

DETAILS

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• Specialty: Cardiology

• Subspecialty Interest: Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
• Schedule: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Call Schedule: Physicians take first call
• EMR System: Athena: Outpatient / Epic: Inpatient
• Facility: Ascension Providence
• Location: Waco, Texas
• This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ascension Providence is looking for a PA or NP with first assist experience.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Providence to provide medical services to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.