Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology - General/Other in Asheville, NC

Physician Assistant | Cardiology - General/Other Location: Asheville, NC Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking an experienced Locums Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient cardiology coverage in Asheville. This opportunity is ideal for an advanced practice provider with strong cardiology experience who is comfortable managing step-down and cardiology unit patients in a collaborative hospital setting. Assignment Details 12-hour day shifts Coverage needed 7 days per week Primarily daytime coverage Hospital-based inpatient cardiology service EMR: Cerner Responsibilities Round daily on patients admitted to or seen in consultation on the general cardiology service line Manage mostly step-down and cardiology unit patients Perform: Daily progress notes Event notes Admission H&Ps New consult notes Discharge summaries Order medications, diagnostic testing, and procedures as indicated Perform ICU procedures when needed, including: Arterial line placement Central line placement Cardioversion Conduct new patient consults in collaboration with attending physicians Work closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care Requirements Experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Active North Carolina license required Active North Carolina DEA required Strong inpatient cardiology experience preferred Comfortable performing bedside ICU procedures