Physician Assistant (Abdominal Imaging) - Radiology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

23h

About The Position

This position provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts pre-procedure and post-procedure assessment and treatment, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with appropriate documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience.
• Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A background in procedures and/or imaging, namely ultrasound, is helpful.
• Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Customer Empathy
• Detail-Oriented
• Epic EHR
• HIPAA Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Patient Care
• Patient Management
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Helps with admission and discharge of patients including appropriate notes and orders.
• Will see patients on the monitoring units and inpatient floors for consultation for procedures within the scope of practice of the PA.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Will have preliminary discussion about procedures outside the PA’s scope of practice to facilitate the informed consent discussion by the radiologist.
• Will coordinate care and round on patients who were, or will be, under the care of abdominal radiology.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Drafts preliminary reports for radiology studies under supervision of radiologist.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as CT Scans and laboratory test.
• Performs image guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as fluid aspiration, thoracentesis, paracentesis, fine needle aspiration, core biopsy of superficial lesions and lymph nodes, gastrointestinal fluoroscopic studies, gastric and enteric tube placements.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level