APP NP

Tower Health • Phoenixville, PA

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About The Position

Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Radiology team who will provide quality, patient centered care in our Pottstown and Phoenixville locations.
This position includes a host of responsibilities including:
Schedule: Mon-Fri
Provide in patient and out-patient services in our Pottstown and Phoenixville IR Suite
The Interventional Radiology Advance Practice Provider (APP) shall work under the direction of the Interventional Radiology Physicians in both a consultative and procedural role.
APP’s procedural responsibilities primarily include performing paracenteses and thoracenteses.
PICC line placement
There will be call associated with this position
All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license.
BLS and ACLS must be current.

Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery program. Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include advanced joint replacement surgery, advanced heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed hospital that offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized. The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement and Heart Failure certified.
Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.

Requirements

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree
• Physician Assistant degree or
• Nurse Practitioner degree
• Relevant Experience
• 1 year IR Preferred
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• PA DEA License
• DOT Medical Examiner Certification
• PA Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification
• Current Valid Driver's License
• Familiarity with Epic EMR (preferred)
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Nice To Haves

• 1 year IR Preferred
• Familiarity with Epic EMR (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide in patient and out-patient services in our Pottstown and Phoenixville IR Suite
• The Interventional Radiology Advance Practice Provider (APP) shall work under the direction of the Interventional Radiology Physicians in both a consultative and procedural role.
• APP’s procedural responsibilities primarily include performing paracenteses and thoracenteses.
• PICC line placement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• New Hire Program
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees