Penn State Health

Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Penn State Health$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • National board certification appropriate to specialty.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • Preferred: Previous experience in cardiology or critical care specialty.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments and collaborate on treatment plans.
  • Perform hospital rounds and manage admissions, consultations, and follow-up care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary.
  • Interpret diagnostic studies and communicate findings to patients.
  • Coordinate care with various healthcare professionals and services.
  • Educate patients and families on cardiovascular health and lifestyle modifications.
  • Manage outpatient clinic patients and provide ongoing follow-up care.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative cardiology team.
  • Opportunity to practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Participate in a shared call schedule supporting work-life balance.
  • Engagement in preventive healthcare initiatives.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at [email protected] for additional information

Summary of Position:

We are seeking a highly motivated and clinically skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), to join our Cardiology team. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity to practice across both inpatient and outpatient settings while collaborating closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional cardiovascular care.

The APP will participate in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities include hospital rounding, outpatient clinic management, patient education, care coordination, and participation in a shared call schedule.

Essential Responsibilities:

Inpatient Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
  • Perform hospital rounds on cardiology patients, including admissions, consultations, and follow-up care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory results, and cardiac testing.
  • Coordinate care with consulting services, nursing staff, case management, and other healthcare providers.
  • Facilitate patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.

Outpatient Responsibilities

  • Independently manage scheduled clinic patients within the APP scope of practice.
  • Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
  • Provide follow-up care for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular disease, and other cardiac disorders.
  • Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing results.
  • Optimize medical therapies and monitor treatment outcomes.
  • Promote preventive cardiology initiatives and patient education.

Schedule and Call Responsibilities:

  • Combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities.
  • Participation in shared night call rotation.
  • Weekend coverage approximately one (1) out of every eight (8) weekends.
  • Call schedule designed to support work-life balance while ensuring continuity of patient care.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • National board certification appropriate to specialty.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Preferred

  • Previous experience in cardiology or critical care specialty.
  • Experience managing cardiovascular conditions in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records and evidence-based cardiovascular care.


This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
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