(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant-Outpatient Cardiology - 134509

Under the supervision of the attending faculty physician/surgeon, the incumbent is responsible for the care of heart failure, transplant and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Provides clinical assistance and support in treating and managing patients and acts as a key member of the multidisciplinary heart failure, heart transplant and MCS team. Evaluates patients in all phases of the care continuum, including history and physical, patient preparation, procedures, medical management and post-operative care. Solves complex clinical problems and communicates directly with attending physician, fellows and resident. Acts as consultant and liaison for patients and their families with attending physicians, house staff, social services, care management, transplant office, financial and administrative staff and nursing. Provides teaching to patients, staff, post-acute care partners and community organizations as necessary. Designated expert resource person on the basis of advanced clinical expertise in patient care for heart failure, heart transplant and MCS patients. Assigned more complex cases requiring the use of advanced skills and typically works with greater independence.

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date.

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed Physician Assistant (PA).

• Experience in cardiac patient care and triage expertise to identify and implement clinical interventions.

• Proficiency in complete care of the cardiac patient.

• Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner. Knowledge of operating room standards and techniques. Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care. Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patients care and well-being.

• Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel. Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.

• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.

• Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics.

• Skill in interpreting lab test results commonly used in the clinical area.

• Two (2+) or more years of outpatient cardiology experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

• Must be able to work various hours (including weekends) and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.