Physician Assistant - Jefferson Radiology (Putnam, CT)

Radiology Partners•Putnam, CT

54d•$109,900 - $164,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson Radiology has a position available for a Physician Assistant to join the Interventional Radiology team, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week and the potential for up to 40 hours per week. The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology and therapies under the supervision of a Jefferson Radiology physician. Performs image-guided procedures and assists with a broad range of procedure room responsibilities. Independently performs ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and CT-guided interventions, as well as diagnostic fluoroscopic studies. Responsibilities include patient management before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic image-guided procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for coordinating procedure-related clinical operations and preparing cases, staff, and patients for upcoming procedures in a hospital setting. The role will function to minimize redundant workflow and communication, serve as the overall triage person for queries and add-on cases, and work with radiology nursing and clinical staff to update and oversee preparation of the procedure schedule for all modalities each day and upcoming day. Provides high quality, cost-effective primary health care services, with physician supervision, manages hospital and office responsibilities including: Directing clinical management and education to patients through the completion of physical exams; Ordering lab and diagnostic studies; Preparing pre-procedure orders and services, including obtaining informed consent, screening for contrast allergies, renal status, medication list, etc.; Evaluating medical images; Reviewing preliminary reports and images with staff radiologist; Dictating final reports for review and signature of supervising staff radiologist; Producing daily progress notes; Reviewing, updating and ensuring proper maintenance of patient records; Managing interventional patients in intensive care units or on medical/surgical floors and in outpatient facilities. Provides follow-up orders for discharge. Performs patient discharge and case coordination in conjunction with nursing staff when appropriate. Networks effectively within hospital and community to meet the needs of the patient population. Acts as a liaison for referring physicians and the Interventional Radiology practice, in support of the Marketing Department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Connecticut required.
Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA).
BLS AND ACLS certification required.
Controlled Substance Registration for practitioner.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Fluoroscopy Examination within 6 months of hire (Paid for by the practice).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology and therapies under the supervision of a Jefferson Radiology physician.
Perform image-guided procedures and assist with a broad range of procedure room responsibilities.
Independently perform ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and CT-guided interventions, as well as diagnostic fluoroscopic studies.
Manage patients before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic image-guided procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate procedure-related clinical operations and prepare cases, staff, and patients for upcoming procedures.
Minimize redundant workflow and communication.
Serve as the overall triage person for queries and add-on cases.
Work with radiology nursing and clinical staff to update and oversee preparation of the procedure schedule for all modalities.
Direct clinical management and education to patients through the completion of physical exams.
Order lab and diagnostic studies.
Prepare pre-procedure orders and services, including obtaining informed consent, screening for contrast allergies, renal status, medication list, etc.
Evaluate medical images.
Review preliminary reports and images with staff radiologist.
Dictate final reports for review and signature of supervising staff radiologist.
Produce daily progress notes.
Review, update, and ensure proper maintenance of patient records.
Manage interventional patients in intensive care units or on medical/surgical floors and in outpatient facilities.
Provide follow-up orders for discharge.
Perform patient discharge and case coordination in conjunction with nursing staff when appropriate.
Network effectively within the hospital and community to meet the needs of the patient population.
Act as a liaison for referring physicians and the Interventional Radiology practice, in support of the Marketing Department.
Perform other related duties as assigned.