| Location: | Fort Worth, TX (76104) |
|---|---|
| Company: | Baylor Scott & White Health - Central Texas |
| Industry: | Healthcare |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Posted: | 15 days ago |
| Reposted: | Today |
Physician Assistant - CV/CT Surgery, Non-Operative; Ft Worth
Baylor Scott & White in Ft. Worth is currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join their growing cardiology team in the cardiac catheterization pre/post procedural unit. The APP will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with a variety of cardiovascular and electrophysiology disorders.
This position requires no weekends, holidays or call.
The ideal candidate will provide patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner, and will maintain effective communication with patients, hospital staff, and referring physicians.The APP will practice in close collaboration with various cardiologists, electrophysiologists and other providers, who will deliver continuing education in the evaluation and management of our cardiac patients.In addition, they will provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented, flexible and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities are:
Perform history and physical consultation for patients scheduled for cardiac or vascular procedure
Manage post procedural complications
Assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular disease processes, independently and in collaboration with the physician(s)
Discharge patients from the cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and/or CVS service lines, and provide appropriate follow-up
Manage acute and chronic cardiac and vascular conditions
Evaluate for and recommend appropriate intervention
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs
Provide procedural follow-up care for CV patients
Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes and/or procedures, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes.Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the providers specialty, scope, level of experience, and training.
Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday. No weekends, holidays or call requirements.
Qualifications - External
QUALIFICATIONS
The PA - CV/CT surgery non-operative provider is a graduate of an accredited training program and is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority.The APP is credentialed and privileged, and their services are billed, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare system, and in accordance with the appropriate board.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited PA - Physician Assistant program
Cardiology experience preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.