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Physician Assistant | Cardiology - General/Other
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiology PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Id: Y-PA-3423940
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Specialty: Cardiology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Service Setting: Inpatient / Hospital
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Jan 11, 2027 – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p; Weekends, 7a – 5p
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: Floor/Stepdown: 8-12 patients/day; CCU: 4-6 patients/day
- Rounding: General Cardiology rounding
- Case Mix: General Cardiology, Critical Care, Advanced Heart Failure
- No. of Beds in Department: 128 (Hospital bed size)
- EMR System: Epic
- Specialty Backup Available: Full support staff weekdays and weekends, 1:1 APP to MD ratio
- Reason for Coverage: Covering two LOAs (MFLA), potential ongoing coverage for holidays and LOAs
- Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
- Rounding on General Cardiology Patients
- Critical Care (if experienced)
- Advanced Heart Failure (if experienced)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Willing to obtain license
- Board: Required
- DEA: Yes
- Certifications: APRN or NCCPA
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of cardiology experience as an APP
- Other Qualifications: Acute Care Certification not required; Interview required with Lead APP and Director of Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Providers
- Provide inpatient cardiology coverage for general cardiology patients, including floor/stepdown and CCU.
- Manage patient census of 8-12 patients/day on floor/stepdown and 4-6 patients/day in CCU.
- Collaborate closely with attending physicians in a 1:1 APP to MD model with full support staff.
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation, completing charting by end of day (EOD) in Epic EMR.
- Provide weekend coverage as needed, working 10-hour shifts (7a – 5p).
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
- Participate in clinical research projects or data collection initiatives during locum assignments, contributing to medical knowledge advancement and evidence-based practice.
- Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
- Strategically plan your career trajectory by leveraging locum assignments to gain experiences and skills that align with your long-term professional goals.
- Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.
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Location/Region: Minneapolis, MN