Physician Assistant - Radiology

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Diversified Radiology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team!

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Physician AssistantHealthcare Clinical

Diversified Radiology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team!

The Physician Assistant will work in accordance with the Diagnostic Radiologists and Interventional Radiology team & to provide exceptional patient care and assist in the day-to-day clinical operations.

Must able to adapt to various clinical situations and perform a variety of complex procedures. Responsible for enhancing patient care by assisting the Radiology Physicians in the performance of various procedures, usually under image guidance, in the Interventional and diagnostic imaging environment.

The Physician Assistant has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs and also involves other care partners (radiologist, referring providers, staff support) as needed to help ensure the appropriate provision of clinical services. Scope of work is ultimately defined by the supervising Radiologist and facility in which assigned.

Responsible for performing procedures under general and proximate supervision and E&M within the scope of proactive of a radiology PA and as outlined on the delineation of privileges.

Operates computerized and diagnostic imaging equipment.

Responsible for assisting with training of new PA hires to include clinical responsibilities and procedural skillset.

Participates, collaborates, and actively engages with PA administration, radiologists, and hospital staff to achieve goals and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Involved in clinical work managing complex patients through advanced decision making, interpretation of laboratory values, assessment of radiological studies, clinical evaluations, and procedures.

Serves as an educational and clinical resource to staff as well as to patients and their families.

Assists with formulation of policies and protocols as they relate to PA team and clinical workflow based off established guidelines.

Light emergency call rotation will be required once trained and credentialed. PA will work a reduced work week to compensate for being “On Call” every fourth week worked, Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. MT and 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Call includes reporting to facility for diagnostic procedures as required.

Assumes other duties as assigned by Operations Committee.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing time and workload to manage all service lines.

Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records and information to ensure that patients’ rights are protected at all times.

Graduate level education

Certification by the NCCPA, ACLS, BLS

One year clinical experience required in surgery, trauma, critical care, vascular, experience with clinical procedures and inpatient/outpatient consultations preferred

Certification of Colorado Fluoroscopy Operator via the completion of an approved fluoroscopy training program

Clean MVR is required.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

Ability to perform procedures requiring fine motor skills to include repetitive hand work

Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to function effectively and adapt to a dynamic and often changing work environment including multiple hospital facilities

Direct Clinical Experience

Adept with EMR, PACS and dictation systems

Effective utilization of clinical equipment to include US/Fluoro/CT/Sherlock

Highly motivated, ability to work with little supervision

Working in a hospital, outpatient facility or diagnostic imaging center.

Moderate amount of lifting, reaching and bending. Position requires walking and standing 75% of time.

Year One bonus opportunity of $10k if all eligibility requirements are met ($5k sign-on at 6-month anniversary, and $5k retention at 1 year anniversary).

Second Year bonus opportunity of $10k on 2nd anniversary if all eligibility requirements are met.

Total of 8 weeks paid time off: 5.8 weeks of vacation, 6 holidays, 5 days CME.

$2,500 for CME expenses per year

Up to a 10% yearly performance bonus

Diversified Radiology is a thriving and growing 75+ radiologist group founded in 1927 and partnered with Lumexa Imaging. Our practice is dedicated to providing quality, subspecialized care and expertise in Denver, Colorado and throughout the nation via teleradiology. Our practice is truly ‘diversified’ providing subspecialized diagnostic and interventional excellence to improve patient care with different hospital systems, independent outpatient imaging centers, tertiary care centers, community hospitals, specialty practices, and stand-alone ED and urgent care centers in 18 states and growing. Our case mix and complexity rivals that of teaching hospitals, but in a relaxed practice setting that values work/life balance.

Lumexa Imaging is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.