Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Job Profile

Summary:

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Typically responsible for managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. The role focuses on providing high‑quality patient care and promoting wellness. APCs work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions. In addition, this role focuses on care under the supervision of licensed physicians, including conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, injuries and illnesses, developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians, prescribing medications and performing procedures, educating patients and families on treatment options, health maintenance and preventive care and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

This Physician Assistant – Interventional Radiology position is responsible, within legal limitations, for assisting the physician staff of the Department in the provision of medical services to patients. The position performs complete, detailed and accurate initial evaluations including medical histories, reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient’s complaint, age, race, gender and physical condition.

The PA coordinates treatment plans, monitors progress, refers patients as necessary to appropriate sources for care under the direction of the supervising physician. The PA understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Nursing Service and provides for their implementation. Works cooperatively within the department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.
• Physician’s Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
• Physician’s Assistant Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• State and federal controlled substances registration.

• Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic studies. Diagnoses health and developmental problems and cares for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases.
• Assesses patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during the admission process.
• Examines patients, records, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of a serious physical or emotional problem. Consults with physician concerning patient evaluation and condition.
• Develops an effective, comprehensive plan of care individualized to the age and needs of each patient using established standards of care, knowledge of disease entities, and human growth and development and emotional, social and spiritual needs and following hospital standards.
• Communicates professionally with patient/family, other practitioners, physicians and co‑workers.
• Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing situations. Demonstrates judgment in consulting…