Physician Assistant , Cardiology

3 days ago

United States$193k–279kFull TimePhysician Assistant

Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant, Cardiology in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Key Responsibilities

may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities,.

Requirements

Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician.

Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.

Benefits & Compensation

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Physician Assistant, Cardiology.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic TestingPatient EducationTherapeutic ProceduresSurgical AssistingEpic EHRCritical ThinkingInterpersonal CommunicationClinical DocumentationWound CarePerioperative Care

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Position Insights

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Cardiology position at Sutter Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $193k to $280k annually.

This is approximately 46% below the national median for Cardiology professionals, which is around $440k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Education, Therapeutic Procedures, Surgical Assisting, Epic EHR, Critical Thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: Collaborates with physicians to assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for cardiology patients across office and hospital settings. Performs therapeutic procedures and provides perioperative assistance, including surgical first/second assistant duties.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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