Physician Assistant Interventional Radiology

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as, operative procedures, suturing, and injections. Makes initial diagnosis and order appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs the following independent procedures: Ultrasound-guided vascular access, PICCs, tunneled central venous catheters and implantable ports; ultrasound- and CT-guided biopsy; abscess and fluid collection drainage with drain exchange and removal; paracentesis and thoracentesis; nephrostomy, nephroureteral, biliary, and gastrostomy/GJ tube exchange; venography and dialysis access intervention; lumbar puncture and myelography, joint injections and aspirations.
• Performs the following: Angiography and embolization, TIPS, thermal and non-thermal ablation, chemoembolization and radioembolization, thrombectomy, and lymphangiography - including arterial and venous access, wire and catheter management, and closure device deployment.
• Administers and monitors moderate sedation per UMMC policy; operate fluoroscopic, ultrasound, and CT guidance safely under ALARA principles.
• Periprocedural and inpatient care: H&Ps, procedural candidacy and risk assessment, anticoagulation and antibiotic management per SIR guidelines, and informed consent; rounding on the IR inpatient and consult service with orders, notes, and discharge summaries; urgent consults; management of post-procedure complications with appropriate escalation.
• Conducts new and follow-up consults including support of faculty clinic patients; treatment planning, patient education, and surveillance.
• Provide hands-on procedural instruction and timely feedback; supports onboarding and competency assessment of new advanced practice providers. Displays ability and willingness to teach are requirements of this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
• Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician’s Assistant is required
• Two or more years of post-graduate experience in interventional radiology, vascular or general surgery, orthopedics, urology, or other surgical specialties, critical care, or another procedure intensive setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in ultrasound-guided vascular access and sterile beside procedures
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
• Eligibility for moderate sedation privileges and for Maryland CDS and federal DEA registration
• Preferred: Prior IR experience at an academic or quaternary referral center, IV access, Dialysis access, US or CT Guided biopsy, catheter exchanges; documented experience precepting medical students, fellows, or PA students; radiation safety or fluoroscopy operator training; proficiency with EPIC and PACS
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.  University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits.