Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiology Needed in VA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Virginia, commencing on Oct 5, 2026. This role involves comprehensive inpatient and outpatient coverage, with a primary focus on advanced heart failure, heart transplant evaluations and follow-up, and management of LVAD patients. The successful candidate will provide essential support in a dynamic clinical environment, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• New patient evaluations and follow-up visits
• Medication management and titration
• Review labs, ECGs, echocardiograms, and biopsy results
• Coordinate multidisciplinary transplant care
• Hospital admissions/discharges (inpatient)
• Patient education
• Manage advanced heart failure
• Conduct heart transplant evaluations and follow-up
• Provide post-heart transplant management
• Care for LVAD patients
• Treat cardiomyopathy
• Manage pulmonary hypertension
• Monitor cardiac transplant rejection
• Manage immunosuppressive medications

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Cardiology is required.
• EMR System: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient coverage

Benefits

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