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Radiology Partners - Scottsdale, AZ
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant at Southwest Medical Imaging (SMIL) plays a crucial role in supporting a team of IR Physicians and other Physician Assistants in a hospital-based setting. This position focuses on providing direct patient care, performing a variety of minor procedures, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient management. The role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with no call or weekend duties, making it ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life environment.
Responsibilities
- Fulfill primary role as a physician extender through interactions with referring physicians, allied hospital staff, and both in-patients and out-patients.
- Become proficient in performing a wide scope of minor procedures, including central venous catheter, port-a-catheter, and PIC catheter placement and removal; paracentesis; thoracentesis; bone marrow biopsy; lumbar puncture; myelogram; joint aspiration and injection; nasogastric tube placement; chest tube placement, exchange, and removal; drainage catheter exchange and removal; and simple soft tissue biopsy.
- Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding.
- Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose and treat illnesses.
- Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies.
- Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes.
- Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding the coordination of patient care.
- Educate patients on their medical care.
- Perform any other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduates of an ARC accredited PA program with active NCCPA certification, DEA license, Arizona state license, and BLS/ACLS certification.
- Prior experience in Interventional Radiology, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine is preferred.
