Physician Assistant - Cardiology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000 annual

Position Summary

The Electrophysiology (EP) Physician Assistant (PA) plays a critical role in supporting the continued growth and operational complexity of the Electrophysiology service. This position provides comprehensive clinical and operational support across inpatient and ambulatory settings, integrating referral coordination, procedural triage, device management, and peri-procedural care.

The PA partners closely with electrophysiology faculty and multidisciplinary teams to improve access, optimize procedural throughput, and ensure continuity of patient care across CUIMC and New York-Presbyterian (NYP) Hospital. This role is essential to enhancing patient outcomes, reducing procedural delays, and supporting the efficient utilization of high-cost clinical resources, including EP laboratory time and inpatient capacity.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Conduct pre-procedure evaluations, including assessment of patient readiness and coordination of required testing.
• Provide post-procedure care, including follow-up visits, patient education, and clinical documentation.
• Deliver inpatient electrophysiology consultation support, with particular focus on pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) management.
• Participate in longitudinal, peri-procedural care coordination to ensure continuity across the patient care continuum.

Operational & Program Support

• Manage centralized referral triage and scheduling oversight for EP procedures, including inpatient cases and inter-hospital transfers (e.g., NYP Allen, NYP Westchester, Hudson Valley).
• Coordinate care across multiple hospital sites and outpatient locations to support timely access to EP services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and administrative teams to improve workflow efficiency and reduce cancellation or delays.
• Support initiatives that enhance procedural throughput, physician productivity, and revenue-generating growth.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key liaison between referring providers, EP physicians, and hospital teams to facilitate efficient care coordination.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-based environment that promotes high-quality, patient-centered care.

Other Duties

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, plus four years of relevant clinical experience in a hospital-based setting.
• Current New York State Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA Board Certification.
• Eligible for BLS, ACL, DEA and NPI certification. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Cardiology, electrophysiology, or cardiac devise management.
• Experience working across multi-site health system or hospital networks.
• Familiarity with EP procedures, including ablations, device implants, and arrhythmia management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical and scheduling workflows.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, professionalism, and clinical excellence.

Other Requirements

• Participation in Medical Surveillance Program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  • Wear N-95 respirator
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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