Job Description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-198206-PA-NC Title: PA Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The facility seeks a cardiology physician associate for locum tenens coverage to provide comprehensive inpatient cardiac care services. The institution maintains modern equipment and established protocols necessary for effective cardiovascular disease management and patient care delivery. About the Facility Location Asheville features prominent attractions including the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and North Carolina Arboretum, offering visitors access to historic sites and natural landscapes. The area provides outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, ziplining adventures, and canopy tours. Downtown attractions include the River Arts District with galleries, Pack Square Park, Grove Arcade, and specialized venues like the Pinball Museum, creating opportunities for both cultural exploration and recreational activities. About the Clinician's Workday The physician associate will provide comprehensive inpatient cardiovascular care during day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, delivering non-ICU general cardiology floor coverage. Daily responsibilities include rounding on all floor-level cardiology patients, completing progress notes, event notes, admission H&Ps, consults, and discharges, while ordering medications, tests, and procedures as appropriate. The clinician will perform new consults alongside the attending physician, managing patients primarily on step-down and cardiology units with support from Hospitalist Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Critical Care, and Cardiovascular Surgery services. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: TBD Support Staff: Hospitalist Medicine and Cardiology supporting all patients. Pulm CC and CV Surgery provide support as needed Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details