Advanced Practice - Cardiology Opening in Harrisonburg, VA
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/18/24
Opening for Electrophysiology Physician Assistant in Virginia
Opportunity in Harrisonburg Virginia
Washington DC, 130m
Full Time
Permanent Position
Employed Opportunity
Seeking EP Cardiology PA to join a team in Harrisonburg Virginia
Overview:
- Participation in inpatient evaluation of patients with cardiac rhythm problems in conjunction with the electrophysiologist; follow up of inpatients managed by the EP service and discharge after procedures.
- Outpatient follow up and management of patients with various rhythm problems including initiating and managing antiarrhythmic therapies, triage of patients with acute problems including office evaluation,
initiating, and managing anticoagulation in conjunction with the Anticoagulation Clinic, providing education on lifestyle modification, and ordering sleep studies.
- Provision of pre and post procedure care and education for patients undergoing pacemaker or ICD implantation, ablation, Watchman implant, lead extraction, and cardioversion.
- Working closely with RN-managed device clinic providing troubleshooting and managing patients who have acute needs.
- Working closely with general cardiology staff managing patients with devices including using CHF data (cardiac compass, heart logic, corvue) to manage patients.
- Position includes general cardiology call expectations of 1:9 nights and 1:9 weekends.
About the area:
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County have an area population of 130,000 with easy access to Interstates 81, 64 and 66. The community boasts award winning school systems, a diverse economy, affordable cost of living, vibrant downtown and historic roots. We are nationally known for our cultural activities and abundance of outdoor recreation based on the communitys proximity to the Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah River, and Massanutten Four Season Resort.
Cultural venues include music, sporting events and theatre performances provided by programs at James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University and Bridgewater College. Offering a moderate climate that allows residents to enjoy the best four seasons, the Valley is an ideal place to call home. Harrisonburg is within an hour drive of Charlottesville, two hours from Washington D.C., Richmond and Roanoke. It is a safe and family friendly community.