Vascular Institute - Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA-C)

Atlantic Medical Imaging•Eatontown, NJ

5d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA-C) for its Vascular Institute offices in the Eatontown and Neptune region, with coverage in Brick when needed and in regional hospital and medical settings. The APP provides direct patient care involving assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care planning for interventional oncologic, urologic, arterial, and venous disorders. The role includes outpatient care, occasional inpatient consultation and follow-up, minor procedures within scope of practice, coordination with referring clinicians, and support for the growth of AMI’s interventional and vascular programs. The position is based in an outpatient practice and requires travel between offices and regional facilities. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; flexibility is required based on patient needs, and schedules may change according to business and department needs. AMI is described as one of New Jersey’s largest independently owned and operated outpatient radiology practices, with 30 office locations and more than 900 employees. Its Vascular Institute has 10 site locations and 20 dedicated providers, along with clinical and administrative staff. The salary range is $120,000–$140,000, with offered rates increasing based on years of work experience. AMI offers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; paid holidays; a 401(k); profit sharing; and the opportunity to work in an outpatient practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) program.
Current and valid APN or PA-C licensing and credentialing; New Jersey licensure must be in place or the candidate must be willing to pursue it.
Eligible for state and federal controlled-substance registration.
Current and valid American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
Willingness to learn and ability to perform procedures.
Experience with EMR systems and ability and willingness to learn new clinical platforms.
Current and unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between offices.
Commitment to the patient experience.
Exceptional interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills for building relationships with patients, providers, AMI team members, referring offices, and the community.
Ability to work a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule with flexibility based on patient needs and changing business or department needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous employment or clinical experience in vascular care is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive new-patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, diagnostic test orders, and coordination of multidisciplinary care plans.
Manage ongoing outpatient care for vascular and interventional patients, including post-procedure follow-up, disease surveillance, and preventive evaluations.
Perform and document clinical workups for patients referred for possible interventional procedures; coordinate testing and specialist referrals; and assess intervention versus conservative management.
Review diagnostic data, including ultrasound, CT, MRI, and vascular studies, and engage patients in shared decision-making.
Provide pre-procedure education and consent discussions when procedures are indicated.
Provide post-procedural care, including clinical assessments, wound checks, medication management, and patient education.
Perform minor image-guided and bedside procedures within scope of practice, including PICC line placement, midline catheter placement, and paracentesis; train for additional minor procedures within licensure scope as needed.
Collaborate with referring physicians and specialists, provide clinical updates, coordinate care transitions, and support continuity of care.
Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and quality initiatives.
Assist with patient discharge preparation, including instructions, prescriptions, follow-up planning, and patient and family education.
Assist with inpatient consultations and follow-up for affiliated hospital systems as needed.
Manage patient messages, including clinical questions, imaging and lab results, follow-up coordination, post-procedure concerns, and escalation to a supervising physician when appropriate.
Participate in peer-to-peer discussions regarding insurance approval for certain interventional oncologic procedures.
Provide high-quality customer service to promote patient satisfaction.
Prescribe medications in accordance with AMI policies and as necessary.
Promote the interventional program to referring physicians and community members and attend relevant meetings, tumor boards, marketing events, and educational events.
Travel to other offices as necessary for patient evaluations and procedures.
Participate in educational classes, safety training, seminars, staff meetings, and on-the-job training.
Follow HIPAA requirements and maintain confidentiality of patient, employment, and proprietary records and information.
Support development of the interventional practice and vein/vascular program by assisting with patient education materials, distributing marketing brochures, promoting the practice and referral sources, representing AMI positively in the community, and acting as a liaison among AMI, patients, and referring physicians.
Perform other related duties as necessary or as assigned by a radiologist, medical director, or designee.