Job Description

Summary

The VAMC in Lexington - Kentucky is recruiting for a Physician Assistant to serve in the Cardiology service. The position is accountable to the Chief of Cardiology - for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties may include but are not limited to: Coordinate and supervise the delivery of complex outpatient care for cardiology patients including patient evaluation
• order - schedule - and/or perform cardiologic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as cardioversions and pharmacologic stress tests
• patient scheduling
• and telephone triage for cardiac issues
• Serve as primary Cardiology provider for an independent panel of clinic patients
• Provide case management in support of physicians - as needed
• Perform outpatient and inpatient cardioversions Help triage interfacility VA consults to the cardiology service Integrate research findings and practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines - including AHA and the ACC practice statements and other scientific inquiry
• Coordinate and participate in research activities as identified within the Cardiology Section
• Provide clinical consultation and education related to the management and care of the heart disease patient for staff - physicians - and other disciplines who may have contact with - or care responsibilities for - this patient population
• Coordinate and participate in the implementation of clinical practice guidelines used within the Cardiology section and service line for the hospital
• Obtain and document relevant health risks and medical history
• Perform new patient Cardiology consultation and return Cardiology visits and Telephone follow up visits and collaborate with Cardiology staff
• Establish a comprehensive plan of care based on clinical findings and current cardiac care guidelines and standards of care
• Establish mutual goals with patient/family
• Prescribe medications based on patients' status - accepted scientific guidelines - prescriptive authority - and ongoing evaluation of therapies
• Lead and direct others in Cardiology to assure access to and continuity of care across the VA continuum - between referral bases - and transitioning from inpatient/observation status toward outpatient follow-up care
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests - including but not limited to - x rays - EKGs - laboratory tests - stress tests - etc
• Must be able to interpret EKGs in \"real time\" and correlate with clinical presentation - anticipating and responding quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
• Triage requests for outpatient or inpatient Cardiology consultation in a timely manner - coordinate tests and visits based on clinical urgency - and assist in facilitating IFC consults and referrals from other VA facilities
• Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups - and establish relationships with professional and/or other related groups within the community
• Develop a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in the patient care and healthcare delivery
• Demonstrates an integral role in preparing and maintaining Joint Commission Accreditation
• Demonstrate ability to function independently in advanced leadership - critical thinking - problem solving - and project management skills
• Other Duties as assigned Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm - Monday- Friday

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