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Mission Hospital

Physician Assistant / Cardiology - Electrophysiology / North Carolina / Locum Te

Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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Specialization:

Cardiology Non Invasive

Job Summary:

Asheville Cardiology Associates (ACA) is seeking an advanced practice provider to join our expanding general cardiology practice in Asheville, North Carolina.

Qualified Candidates: Completion of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program with appropriate certification exams

Has, and maintains, current license with the North Carolina Medical Board

BLS, ACLS certification required

New graduates welcome to apply

Cardiology APP experience preferred; and/or cardiology clinical rotations

Position Highlights Hybrid Role - IP /OP Position

Standard 80 hrs. per bi weekly pay period

Schedule is a mix of 12; 10 and 8 hr. shifts

Provides coverage 7 days a week, primarily day shift, with

occasional night shifts,

when primary night shift APPs are out

Works closely with Physicians and Residents

Perform admissions, discharges, consults and general rounds on cardiology patients.

Typical work schedule is 7AM - 5 PM

"Late stay" coverage - 7 AM-7 PM or 7 AM- 3 PM

Incentive/Benefits Package: Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits package

401k

This position does not offer visa support

About Asheville Cardiology Associates: Asheville Cardiology Associates is the largest cardiovascular diseases practice in western North Carolina with more than 35 cardiologists and 25 advanced practice providers who provide a full range of cardiac care including subspecialties of interventional (including structural heart disease), electrophysiology (including complex ablation), imaging (including dedicated cardiac MRI), general cardiology and advanced heart failure

As partners with Mission Health System, the practice supports the 19 western counties of North Carolina with tertiary care

Our program is the sole provider of life saving LVAD therapy for our region (19 counties and more than 1 million people). We have implanted more than 65 LVAD?s since 2015 and 35 since July 2019, with excellent survival outcomes

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live.

Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area?s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.