Full Job Description
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POSITION SUMMARY
- Primary role is to be a physician extender/substitute for minor procedures and patient care in Interventional and Diagnostic radiology
- Assist in the facilitation of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding
- Work closely with a team of radiologists and hospital employees to ensure that inpatient fluoroscopic procedures are completed timely
- Perform physical examinations, determine medical histories, and assist patients in completing consents
- Perform fluoroscopic studies within the hospital outpatient and inpatient imaging departments
- Perform or assist in procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis and biopsies
- Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
- Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding patients to identify potential areas of concern in the medical management of the patients
- Other duties as assigned
- Monday – Friday (Weekend / Call Available If Desired)
LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
RP Houston is seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant to join our well-established practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will be someone autonomous, who enjoys minor procedures and patient management across different areas of the practice. This role will work closely with the practice radiologists, physician assistants, and hospital staff to ensure smooth patient care. Teamwork is a must! They will also be responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with Radiology Partners goals.
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas preferred
- Graduate of an AMA accredited program
- Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
- One year Physician Assistant experience preferred
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this position is $120,000k-$170,000k. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
For More Information Or To Apply:
For inquiries about this position, please contact Pierre Cohen at [2] recruiting@radpartners.com or 312-702-1487.
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW
Radiology Partners, through its 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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1. https://www.houstonrad.com/
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