Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant - Southwest Medical Imaging

Radiology Partners•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$135,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Medical Imaging Ltd. (SMIL) is seeking a Physician Assistant to work in the Interventional Radiology section. This hospital-based position involves working with nine IR Physicians and seven other Physician Assistants. The IR Physician Assistants will become proficient in performing a wide scope of minor procedures, including central venous catheter, port-a-catheter, and PIC catheter placement and removal; paracentesis; thoracentesis; bone marrow biopsy; lumbar puncture; myelogram; joint aspiration and injection; nasogastric tube placement; chest tube placement, exchange, and removal; drainage catheter exchange and removal (including abscess, biliary, gastrointestinal, and urinary catheters); and simple soft tissue biopsy. Responsibilities also include assisting in direct patient care services, such as inpatient consults and rounding, obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiographic studies, developing and implementing patient management plans, recording progress notes, fielding phone calls from patients and other healthcare professionals, and educating patients on their medical care. Any other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Graduates of an ARC accredited PA program
Active NCCPA certification
DEA license
Arizona state license
BLS/ACLS certification

Nice To Haves

Prior Interventional Radiology experience
Prior Surgery experience
Prior Emergency Medicine experience

Responsibilities

Become proficient in performing a wide scope of minor procedures, including central venous catheter, port-a-catheter, and PIC catheter placement and removal; paracentesis; thoracentesis; bone marrow biopsy; lumbar puncture; myelogram; joint aspiration and injection; nasogastric tube placement; chest tube placement, exchange, and removal; drainage catheter exchange and removal (including abscess, biliary, gastrointestinal, and urinary catheters); and simple soft tissue biopsy
Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding
Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose and treat illnesses
Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies
Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding the coordination of patient care
Educate patients on their medical care
Perform any other duties, as assigned