Diagnostic Radiology Advanced Practitioner

Progressive Physician Associates•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a multi-specialty group consisting of Interventional Radiologists, Diagnostic Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons who provides services to St. Lukeâs University Health Network. We seek to expand our advanced practitioner service to extend the excellent clinical care our Diagnostic Radiology division provides throughout St. Lukeâs Hospital Network. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical/surgical care to patients at multiple sites, in collaboration with physicians and other staff. This includes medical evaluation, performing various procedures in collaboration with the attending physicians, and patient education. The selected candidates will play an integral part of development and integration of this service into a currently high functioning Diagnostic Radiology practice.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and interest in performing image guided procedures in Diagnostic Radiology
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to interface and collaborate with patients, families, staff, and physicians effectively
Maintain knowledge of current medical practices and skills
Current Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or The American Nurses Credentialing Center for Nurse Practitioners required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in healthcare preferred

Responsibilities

Will review up- coming procedure orders, trouble shoot pre procedure discrepancies, and act as a liaison between the ordering providers and the radiologists.
Will perform a variety of in and outpatient image-guided procedures autonomously and in collaboration with the Radiologists. Procedure include, however are not limited to, musculoskeletal injections/aspirations, thyroid biopsies, and neuroradiology spine procedures.
Educate patient and families regarding the procedures and post procedure care.
Participates in clinical research activities and assists in patient entry.
Takes active role in ongoing QI/PI activities.
Functions as a mentor and resource providing guidance to coworkers and residents.
Contribute to radiology residentsâ image guided procedure training.