Physician Assistant, Cardiology

Sutter Health

11 days ago

United States$174K - $252KFull TimeCardiology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Cardiology Physician Assistant – Rotating Weekends in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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

Salary: $174K - $252K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Cardiology Physician Assistant – Rotating Weekends.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisMedical Care PlanningPatient EducationTherapeutic ProceduresSurgical AssistanceWound CareDiagnostic Tests InterpretationElectronic Health RecordsEPICCritical ThinkingCommunicationNegotiatingMentoringTeamworkCompliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Cardiology at Sutter Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $174k to $252k annually.

This is approximately 52% 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, Diagnosis, Medical Care Planning, Patient Education, Therapeutic Procedures, Surgical Assistance, Wound Care, Diagnostic Tests Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care in collaboration with a physician, functioning within the full scope of licensure to provide direct patient care, education, and care coordination across various settings like office, hospital, or perioperative environme...

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

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