Physician Assistant (PA) Interventional Radiology

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $133,163 – $205,439 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs image-guided procedures within a delegated scope of practice and under a practice agreement with Interventional Radiologists and Neurodiagnostic Radiologists. This includes image-guided modalities such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI
• Vascular Access: Midlines, PICCs, Non-tunneled Central Venous Catheters, Tunneled Central Venous Catheters, Arterial lines.
• Vascular Access Removals and Assessments.
• Image-guided Paracentesis.
• Image-guided Thoracentesis.
• Image-guided fluid collection aspirations and drain placements.
• Image-guided tunneled, cuffed drain placements.
• Image-guided fine needle aspirations.
• Image-guided biopsies of solid organs including random and targeted.
• Image-guided biopsies of soft tissue masses.
• Image-guided bone biopsies.
• Image-guided joint aspirations and injections.
• Image-guided wire localization.
• Image-guided cholangiogram via gallbladder puncture.
• Fluoroscopic-guided nasojejunal and nasogastric tube placements with bridle.
• Fluoroscopic-guided gastrojejunostomy tube exchanges.
• Fluoroscopic-guided PCN tube exchanges.
• Fluoroscopic-guided PTC tube exchanges.
• Gastrostomy tube exchanges
• Fluoroscopic-guided lumbar punctures.
• Myelograms
• Assist with IR sclerotherapy.
• Assist with IR new tube placements such as gastrostomy, gastrojejunostomy, PTC, cholecystostomy, PCN, suprapubic.
• Image-guided foreign body removal.
• Serves as procedural assistant for procedures performed with the Interventional Radiologist or Neurodiagnostic Radiologist.
• Documents procedures within the electronic medical record and provides pre and post-procedure orders according to the established protocols.
• Enters case information into procedural databases including complications
• Evaluates and triages consult requests and direct orders for procedures in collaboration with the Interventional Radiologist or Neurodiagnostic Radiologist.
• Responds to inpatient consult requests and performs consults to include documented pre-procedure case review, patient evaluations and pre-procedure order entry.
• Serves as primary contact and resource for pre-procedure and patient recovery areas, anesthesia and referring services.
• Communicates plan of care with referring services.
• Partners with the Interventional Radiologist or Neurodiagnostic Radiologist to prioritize, coordinate and direct procedure activity to achieve patient care needs while maximizing safety, quality and efficiency.
• Communicates and problem-solves during coordination of procedural activity obtaining, assigning, and adjusting resources throughout the day including procedure rooms, staff, anesthesia and support services.
• Communicates with the Interventional Radiology support personnel including the nurses, IR technologists, schedulers and all other stakeholders to coordinate all required resources.
• Interfaces with the Anesthesia service to prioritize, plan and direct patient care activity.
• Responds to patient and service communications via phone, email and electronic medical record messaging.
• Provides patient education.
• Supports the education mission by working closely with students, Radiology residents and fellows.
• Serves as preceptor and mentor for APP students.
• Provides clinical leadership in practice, participates in conferences and other professional development opportunities to promote continuous learning and remain knowledgeable of changes and discoveries in the field.
• Participates in and leads quality improvement and patient safety efforts across the division, department and health system.
• Participates in research projects and supports the research mission, assisting with clinical research if applicable within the scope of the clinical practice.
• Provides PA coverage across all unit assignments to meet patient care needs

Expectations of PA include but are not limited to:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Individual must exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.
• Candidate must also adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.
• Candidate must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast past environment. In addition, candidate must demonstrate problem solving skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance.

Required Qualifications*

• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
• Current DEA and Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Maintenance of BLS and ACLS certification required.
• 2 years Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant experience performing procedures including, performing image guided vascular access procedures such as PICC, port, and central venous catheter insertions and removals, US and CT guided biopsies.

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Membership in the American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Membership in the State chapter of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
• Satisfactory completion of a Master of Science physician assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association
• Radiology experience with initial interpretation of plain radiographs, US, CT, and MR examinations, and understanding of these imaging technologies
• Training in radiation safety and radiation biology
• Pediatric radiology experience
• Computer knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Access and other medical-based programs

Familiarity with Epic based EMR

Work Schedule

Work schedule: Monday ? Friday but will include weekend rotations.

Work location includes but not limited to: University Hospital and Mott Hospital

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Physician Assistant (PA) Interventional Radiology

PA Interventional Radiology

Michigan Medicine – Ann Arbor

Onsite

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Um Hospital

MM Radiology IR UH

2/19/2025 – 3/05/2025

$133,163.00 – $205,439.00

Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Professional