Physician Assistant opportunity in beautiful Charleston SC- Cardiology EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a flexible and experienced cardiovascular Physician Assistant to join the Coastal Cardiology team! 

Coastal Cardiology is one of the largest cardiac health care providers in the Lowcountry specializing in invasive, non-invasive, structural, and general cardiology for the past 30 years.

• Position requires 1-2 years of PROVIDER experience, preferably in inpatient and outpatient cardiology 
• The team consists of 8 PAs and 14 cardiologists, covering 5 hospitals and 6 outpatient locations on a weekly rotation
• Employed by Roper St. Francis Physician Partners
• Full benefits 
• Salaried position, includes holidays and weekends when on call  
• CME allowance
• PSLF qualified
• Experienced candidates -please apply through PracticeMatch!

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations specific to cardiovascular health
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologist and other healthcare professionals
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests 
• Assist in preoperative and postoperative care of patients undergoing cardiac procedures
• Provide patient education on cardiovascular health, disease, prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications
• Manage and follow-up on patients with chronic and acute cardiovascular conditions, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to treatment regimen
• Prescribe medications and treatments according to protocols and within the scope of practice
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards
• Stay current with advancements in cardiovascular medicine through continuous education and professional development

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We’re on a mission

We live our mission of healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence. As Charleston’s only private not-for-profit healthcare system, we choose purpose over profits by putting our extra money back into our system to help meet the health needs of our community. We also provide millions of dollars in charitable services and care for our community through patient financial assistance, community-based programs and the incredible dedication and volunteerism of our teammates.

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We have four flagship hospitals: Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital and Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. In an emergency, we have six strategically placed ERs. With almost 6,000 teammates, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty. Our 657-bed system consists of 117+ facilities and services across five counties.

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Roper St. Francis Healthcare continues to receive top national awards for patient, employee and physician satisfaction. Our Heart & Vascular Center performs the area’s most adult cardiac surgeries and we treat more of the most commonly diagnosed adult cancers than anyone else in the area. We perform the most joint replacement surgeries in the state and our Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals represent the nation’s highest recognition of nursing excellence. 

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