Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant - Southwest Medical Imaging

Job Description:

Southwest Medical Imaging Ltd. (SMIL) is currently 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 responsibilities of the IR Physician Assistants include the following:

  * Schedule- Mon-Fri, no call, no weekends.  * 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

 LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Southwest Medical Imaging (SMIL) is a 70+ highly subspecialized radiology practice based in Scottsdale, AZ.  In addition to owning and operating nearly 20 outpatient imaging centers in the Valley, we serve a healthcare network consisting of 6 hospitals.  SMIL has a strong reputation of clinical excellence and superior service in all areas of imaging and intervention. We value physician-leadership, teamwork, and clinical quality. We have our own resources dedicated to providing immediate IT and communications support to our physicians, imaging centers, and our hospital system.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Applicants with prior Interventional Radiology, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine experience are preferred
•  Applicants must be graduates of an ARC accredited PA program with active NCCPA certification, DEA license, Arizona state license, and BLS/ACLS certification

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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: For inquiries about this position, please contact Chelsea Salyer at chelsea.salyer@radpartners.com or 423-608-3458.

 RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW 

 Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve. 

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion, and a healthy respect for differences.

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