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Physician Assistant - Cardiology

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Oct 03, 2025
Physician Assistant - Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology Full Time 86345BR Job Summary The Inpatient Acute Care Cardiology Advanced Health Practitioner position has clinical, procedural, administrative, and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac care. Under the supervision of the Chief of Cardiology and the Heart & Vascular Manager for Inpatient Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers and the Director of Advanced Practice Nursing, the Cardiology APP will have a critical role in the inpatient setting. These responsibilities will include acute care inpatient management and management of post cardiac procedure patients. Duties include assessment and management of care including but not limited to treatment implementation and coordination of care as the primary team; education of patients, families and other health care practitioners. The Cardiology APP will manage patients with attending cardiologists, promote patient access, continuity of care, facilitate diagnostic testing and intervention, and coordinate a comprehensive discharge by collaborating with other disciplines including nursing, case management, social work, and pharmacy. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $80.98 - $108.99 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications Physician Assistant (less than five (5) years of experience as a PA): Six (6) months of experience in an inpatient cardiology setting May consider experience in hospital medicine greater than 1 year if also completed a cardiology rotation as student This position requires flexibility to work across all UCSF Medical Center campuses, UCSF affiliates, and UCSF Faculty Practice patient care locations, with varying schedules as assigned." Preferred Qualifications Basic cardiac point of care ultrasound skills Clinical rotations in cardiology License/Certification UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary. Hold an active and current California Physician Assistant License (PA) California driver's license (CDL) if required for position Hold current national board certification (NCCPA) by first day of work and maintain Hold an active DEA registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 to a California address Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA). Submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day Hold current AHA BLS as minimum requirement Hold current AHA ACLS as minimum requirement About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Organization Health Job Code and Payroll Title 009203 PHYSCN AST Job Category Advanced Practice Providers Bargaining Unit University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX) Employee Class Career Percentage 90% Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) Work Style Fully On-Site Shift Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends, Variable Shift Length 12 Hours Additional Shift Details Work Days: Monday-Friday; Weekend