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Physician Assistant | Cardiology - General/Other
Location: Virginia
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Cardiology PA in Virginia!
Our client is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in VA, beginning Aug 24, 2026. This role focuses on comprehensive inpatient care, including the management of advanced heart failure, heart transplant evaluations and follow-ups, LVAD patients, and various cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension cases.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage advanced heart failure patients.
- Conduct heart transplant evaluations and follow-up care.
- Provide post-heart transplant management.
- Care for LVAD patients.
- Manage cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension cases.
- Monitor cardiac transplant rejection.
- Manage immunosuppressive medications.
- Perform new patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
- Handle medication management and titration.
- Review labs, ECGs, echocardiograms, and biopsy results.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary transplant care.
- Manage hospital admissions/discharges (inpatient).
- Provide patient education.
Additional Information
- Board Certification required in Cardiology.
- EMR system utilized: Epic.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Embrace remote work options in telemedicine or virtual healthcare settings, leveraging technology to deliver care from anywhere while maintaining professional engagement.
- Engage with peers and colleagues in collaborative learning environments, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care.
- Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
- Explore telemedicine or remote healthcare opportunities through locum assignments, leveraging technology to deliver care to patients in underserved or remote areas.
- Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.
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