What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Hospitalist - Physician Assistant position at Kernodle Clinic?
Cardiology Hospitalist - Physician Assistant (Part Time)
Part Time for Busy Multi-Specialist Clinic, located in Burlington, NC.
Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with Clinics in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Kernodle Clinic is a multi-specialty practice with approximately 100 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers located just off I-40/I-85. Burlington is accessible as a day trip to NC mountains and beaches. Ample recreational activities, shopping, and easy access to metros (Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham) are unique to Burlington.
We are currently seeking patient-focused individuals for a Physician Assistant position within our Cardiology Department. Experience preferred in Cardiology, but new graduates are welcome. Part time, two weekends out of the month (Saturday and Sunday).
All candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program, and possess a current licensure/certification to perform as an PA and must exercise the highest degree of professional judgment under the direction of a licensed physician. BLS certification required.
Job Type: Full-time
Duties Include, but not limited to the following:
Duties Include, but not limited to the following:
- When providing direct patient care, including patient related telephone conversations, uses double identifiers to ensure right patient every time.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
- Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record in EPIC; write progress note; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
- Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient
- Carry out therapeutic procedures such as wound suturing and dressing changes; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress.
- Goes to Alamance Regional Medical Center to do hospital consultations.
