Physician Assistant – Radiology

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This position is in salary group UHP-18; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan

• Competitive pay structures
• $10,000 sign on bonus
• Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits
• Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents
• Strong cohort of Physician Assistants
• Easy access to I-84, Route 9 and surrounding Greater Hartford communities
• Organizational culture focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and patient experience
• State of the art, award winning campus environment with ideal parking

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Performs histories and physicals on patients;

• Performs Fluoroscopic and Sonographic Imaging Guided Procedures Under the Supervision of the Attending Physician

• Formulates and monitors plans for medical care;

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests under the supervision of the attending physician;

• Prescribes medications in accordance with the provisions of state statute 20-12a;

• Provides medication follow-up for discharged patients;

• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings;

• Provides patient counseling;

• Dictates medical discharge summaries to be countersigned by attending physician;

• Develops and maintains medical records for outpatient medication follow-up;

• Communicates with outside referral sources;

• Provides in-service education to staff; may function as a preceptor to students;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology;

• Knowledge of different disciplines and disease states;

• Knowledge of medications and their interactions and reactions;

• Counseling skills;

• Considerable interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work independently;

• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to formulate plans of care.

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of the two (2) year accredited and approved physician assistant certification program, and
• Must possess and maintain Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut. (New Graduates must possess a temporary permit and are subject to the provisions of Public Act 90-211, Section 4 (d)).

• Must pass the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants certifying examination within two years of graduation. Once certified, must possess and maintain certification.

• Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

• Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain through employment.