Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Washington University in St Louis • St Louis, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Radiology team in St. Louis, MO at St. Louis Children's Hospital. This position is M-F days with no on call or weekends. The WashU Interventional Radiology team currently consists of 17 physicians and 10 Physician Assistants at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri Baptist Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. Once trained, this Physician Assistant will independently perform image-guided procedures, provide follow-up care and education, and occasionally cross cover other procedures as necessary. The role will provide direct and indirect patient care in procedural, inpatient, and outpatient settings across the continuum of Interventional Radiology care. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication. New grads welcome to apply with experience from surgical rotations.

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

• Experience in pediatrics.
• Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• 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.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• 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.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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