The Electrophysiology Physician Assistant provides specialized care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, participating in electrophysiology procedures such as ablations, device implantations, and Watchman procedures. The role involves independent decision-making, device interrogation, and interpretation, with a focus on delivering advanced cardiac care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias in routine and complex cases.
• Participate in the management of pre- and post-electrophysiology procedures, including electrophysiology studies, ablations, CIED implantation, and Watchman procedures.
• Perform device interrogation and interpretation.
• Make clinical decisions independently with limited supervision.
• Maintain competence in electrophysiology procedures and device management.
• Contribute to patient education and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and educational initiatives.

Compensation

• Value-based compensation model with additional income through CME allowance.
• W-2 employment status with competitive salary.
• Malpractice insurance coverage included.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans, including an impressive pension program (OPERS).
• Employer-sponsored retirement contributions.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Malpractice coverage.
• Participation in a 12-month transition-to-practice program with mentorship.
• Access to CME funds and protected educational time.
• Practice as a Medical Staff employee with voting privileges and protections.

Shift & Schedule

• Not explicitly specified; likely standard clinical hours based on electrophysiology practice.

Requirements

• Prior advanced practice experience and/or at least one year of physician assistant experience in Cardiology preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions.
• Competence in device interrogation and interpretation.
• Experience with electrophysiology procedures is preferred.
• Strong decision-making and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia management.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, specialized clinical environment.