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Carolina East
New Bern, North Carolina

Physician Assistant Cardiology- Hospital Based

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Summary: Physician Assistant duties will include, but not be limited to: performing examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and screening tests, prescribing and ordering medication as appropriate for patients' medical conditions, and referring patients for further care as clinically appropriate.

If the primary supervising physician has a question about the management of a patient's medical condition, then they should review and discuss the patient's medical record and medical plan with the physician assistant.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies.

We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.

CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

CarolinaEast Physicians is made up of over 150 physicians, and mid-level providers who provide care to patients spanning four eastern North Carolina Counties. We have specialties including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, and Gastroenterology.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must demonstrate successful completion of Baccalaureate Degree or a minimum of two years of college in an accredited PA Education Program and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Maintain BLS/ACLS certifications
  • Must work under the supervision of an M.D.
  • A copy of the PA's Scope of Service must be on file at CIM and CarolinaEast Health System.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will perform patient examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications as needed. They will also refer patients for further care and collaborate with supervising physicians on medical management plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree or have completed an accredited PA program and be certified by the NCCPA. Additionally, they must maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications and work under the supervision of an M.D.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient examinationDiagnostic testingPrescribing medicationClinical documentationMedical record management

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 119 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in New Bern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Typical market rent
$1,590/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carolina East

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust benefits package for full-time employees
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required