Physician Assistant - Cardiology

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 emoyer8@pennstatehealth.psu.edu 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.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients - and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

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.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.