Cardiology Device Physician Assistant

Cardiology Device Physician Assistant

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an experienced full-time (1.0 FTE) Cardiology Device Physician Assistant to join our Capitol Hill Medical Center team in Seattle, Washington, with routine coverage at our Everett Medical Center.

This is a multi-disciplinary practice involving the full breadth of Cardiology care. There is a team spirit of collaboration with an emphasis on continuous learning, education, quality improvement, and standardization of care and best practices. We have a full multi-disciplinary team of physicians, physician assistants, and robust support staff, including RNs and MAs.

Core components of this position include:

• The APP will be part of a dedicated implanted cardiac device management team within the cardiology division.
• Their responsibilities will include managing patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED's) by conducting in-office CIED interrogations, CIED programming, CIED troubleshooting, addressing clinically relevant CIED data, CIED remote monitoring, as well as providing patient education regarding CIED's.
• Cardiology experience is preferred. Experience in CIED management is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers professional development and career growth by allowing accepted candidates the opportunity for obtaining a new skillset in a supportive environment with time allocated for education and training. The APP will work closely with a lead APP, CIED implanters and electrophysiology colleagues for initial training as well as continuous education and support. Following successful training, the applicant will be a part of a respected full spectrum device management team in a very collegial environment dedicated to teaching and delivering excellent clinical care.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Salary Range: $137,239 and $161,457 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Value-Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
• Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional
• Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement
• Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
• Market-leading health Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

New hire incentives include:

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications:

• Required: NCCPA Certification
• Preferred: Cardiology experience preferred.
• Preferred: Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) knowledge preferred.
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

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