Lead Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology - Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

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About The Position

The Lead APP-PA oversees the clinical and administrative functions of a team of Advanced Practice Providers in hospital and outpatient settings. The role supports high-quality, patient-centered care through leadership, mentorship, and support for APPs, while adhering to the organization’s code of conduct in interactions and work quality. The Lead APP-PA supports APP training and orientation, helps oversee care delivery, addresses team issues, manages workload distribution, and works with leadership to monitor patient experience, quality, and safety. The position also provides clinical care in collaboration with physicians, including patient assessments, diagnostic testing, prescribing and treatment, referrals, patient and family education, and approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In Interventional Radiology, the role conducts pre- and post-procedural assessments, monitors recovery and outcomes, and performs approved procedures within the clinician’s scope of practice and privileges. These may include vascular access procedures, venipuncture, IV catheter insertion, midline and PICC placement, sheath management, thoracentesis, paracentesis, thyroid biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and management of drains, catheters, and chest tubes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Three years of Physician Assistant clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of Interventional Radiology experience.
One year of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Supports training and orientation of new APPs and serves as an ongoing clinical resource for team members.
Assists physicians and operational leadership with oversight of APP care delivery to support safe, effective, and efficient patient care.
Addresses and resolves clinical or administrative team issues in partnership with leadership.
Manages workload distribution among APPs.
Assists leadership with rounding on APPs and patients, identifying trends, and developing action plans.
Collaborates with leadership to monitor patient satisfaction and experience, quality, and safety targets.
Acts as a liaison among patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
Orders, administers, and interprets diagnostic tests as appropriate, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
Prescribes medications and treatment regimens for medical conditions as appropriate.
Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care options as appropriate.
Assists with developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines to improve care quality and safety.
Educates patients and families about diseases, procedures, medications, nutrition, health care, and post-discharge care.
Assists physicians with patient care and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with the Collaborative Agreement.
Examines and treats patients with minor acute illnesses, makes initial assessments, initiates treatment, and refers patients as needed.
Obtains, performs, records, and dictates medical histories and physical examinations.
Supports inpatient and/or outpatient care as scheduled or needed in collaboration with physicians.
Evaluates procedural sites and patient status following interventions to support safe recovery and continuity of care.
Conducts pre- and post-procedural assessments, monitors patient outcomes, and initiates interventions as needed.
Performs approved advanced Interventional Radiology procedures and related clinical services within scope of practice and clinical privileges, including vascular access procedures, venipuncture, IV catheter insertion, midline and PICC placement, sheath management, thoracentesis, paracentesis, thyroid biopsies, and fine needle aspirations.
Inserts, manages, irrigates, and removes drains, catheters, chest tubes, and other procedural devices as clinically indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned.