Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology - General/Other in Virginia

Physician Assistant | Cardiology - General/Other
Location: Virginia
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Our client is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in VA, beginning Aug 24, 2026. This role focuses on comprehensive inpatient care, including the management of advanced heart failure, heart transplant evaluations and follow-ups, LVAD patients, and various cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage advanced heart failure patients.
• Conduct heart transplant evaluations and follow-up care.
• Provide post-heart transplant management.
• Care for LVAD patients.
• Manage cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension cases.
• Monitor cardiac transplant rejection.
• Manage immunosuppressive medications.
• Perform new patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Handle medication management and titration.
• Review labs, ECGs, echocardiograms, and biopsy results.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary transplant care.
• Manage hospital admissions/discharges (inpatient).
• Provide patient education.

Additional Information

• Board Certification required in Cardiology.
• EMR system utilized: Epic.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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