No call, weekends, 1:15.               Gathers pertinent information, interviews patients and performs physical examinations on patients as directed by the attending cardiologist. Promptly reports this information to the cardiologist, formulates a differential diagnosis and plan based on this assessment. Write orders including diagnostic tests and medication, after consultation with the appropriate cardiologist to accomplish a long-term plan of care. Dictates history and physicals promptly, records brief summaries in progress notes. Performs daily assessments of patients as directed by the cardiologist, to include relevant interval history, physical exam and review of objective data.               Records this in the progress notes in a standard SOAP format. Visits patients after procedures to assess their status, answer appropriate questions and provide emotional support to patients and family members. Records these visits in the hospital progress notes. Discharges patients, write prescriptions, completes necessary paperwork and dictates discharge summaries when directed. Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates courtesy, respect and caring to patients, families, physicians and coworkers and maintains professional rapport with external parties and organizations. Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their families.            

       QUALIFICATIONS:            

       Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.            

       Experience: Three (3) or more years as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of one (1) year cardiovascular experience.        




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