Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiology
Jackson, MI
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Cardiology Physician Assistant

Assignment Details

• Location: Jackson, Michigan
• Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
• Specialty: Cardiology
• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
• Start Date: January 2027
• Coverage Need: 2 Positions
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Locum-to-Permanent Considered
• Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR: Epic

Compensation

• Rate: Open

Schedule

• 2 Weeks Per Month
• 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
• Days: Sunday-Saturday
• Hours: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• No Overnight Shifts
• No Call Required

Patient Population / Volume

• Adult and Geriatric Patients
• 100% Adult Patient Population
• Approximately 20-25 Patients Per Day
• Practice Mix: 80% Inpatient / 20% Outpatient
• Majority of Coverage Focused on Inpatient Cardiology Rounding

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology Care
• Participate in Inpatient Cardiology Rounds With Physicians
• Evaluate and Manage Cardiology Follow-Up Patients
• Monitor Patient Progress and Treatment Plans
• Provide Patient Discharge Instructions
• Manage Post-Procedure Cardiology Care
• Coordinate Patient Care With Physicians and the Clinical Team
• Support Continuity of Care for Hospitalized Cardiology Patients
• Participate in Leadership and Teaching Responsibilities

Required Procedures / Skills

• Inpatient Cardiology Patient Management
• Outpatient Cardiology Follow-Up Care
• Cardiology Rounding
• Post-Procedure Patient Management
• Discharge Planning and Patient Education
• No Procedural Skills Required

Clinical Environment / Support

• Hospital-Based Cardiology Service
• Level II Trauma Center
• Collaborative Physician and APP Practice
• Primarily Inpatient Cardiology Rounding
• Epic EMR

Requirements

• Board Certified - Required
• NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants - Required
• Minimum 3 Years of Clinical Experience in Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology - Required
• Active Michigan Physician Assistant License at Time of Name Clearance - Required
• Acute Care Training - Preferred
• ACLS Through the American Heart Association - Required
• BLS Through the American Heart Association - Required
• DEA - Required
• Clean Background - Required
• No Malpractice or Medical License Issues - Required
• Epic EMR Experience - Preferred
• Must Be Comfortable Managing Adult and Geriatric Cardiology Patients
• Must Be Available for a 7-Days-On / 7-Days-Off Schedule
• Local Candidates - Preferred

Credentialing

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90-120 Days
• Active Michigan License Required at Name Clearance
• All Required Qualifications Must Be Documented at Submission