Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant duties and responsibilities are centered on the coordination and performance (including interventional radiology) procedures which will include a mix of inpatient and outpatient cases as well dedicated time consulting with patients in the outpatient clinic setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provides appropriate patient care.

· Obtains patient’s health history that is pertinent to their presenting complaint.

· Performs physical examination that is appropriate to the presenting complaint and historical data.

· Obtains the appropriate diagnostic studies necessary to evaluate differential diagnosis.

· Prescribes the appropriate medications and other treatment modalities within expertise and scope of practice.

· Provides the appropriate patient and family education regarding treatment and recommendations for follow-up care.

· Documents assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care in the patient record.

· Identifies situations that are beyond their expertise as an IR PA or scope of practice and refers to the appropriate Radiologist.

· Applies sound judgement and skill in emergent situations.

· Assist with all interventional radiology procedures as directed.

· Injection, exchange and removal of drainage catheters to include GU and GI drains.

· Imaging guided thoracentesis and paracentesis.

· Perform venography and assist with arteriography.

· PICC placement and repositioning with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance.

· Perform arthrocentesis and joint injections under imaging guidance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge of Imaging processes, techniques, methods and equipment.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.

· Ability to provide radiographic services to the developmental ages of patients.

· Ability to assess and interpret appropriate data relative to age and to provide care as needed.

· Ability to manage workflow and/or unit productivity.

Education and Experience:

· Current Oregon License as a Physician Assistant

· Advanced Certification in the modality of CT (required).

· CPR/First aid (required).

· Fluoroscopy license in state of employment (preferred).

· Venipuncture certification (preferred, within scope of practice in OR).

· Degree: Bachelor’s Degree.

· Education: Graduate from a Radiologist Assistant academic program.

Physical Requirements:

· Sit, stand, and walk.

· Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

· See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

· Lift 10 – 50 pounds

· Lift hands and arms above own head and shoulders

· Stoop, kneel or crawl.

· Climb and balance.

· Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $116,275.55 – $158,692.67 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiology

Work Location: In person

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant duties and responsibilities are centered on the coordination and performance (including interventional radiology) procedures which will include a mix of inpatient and outpatient cases as well dedicated time consulting with patients in the outpatient clinic setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provides appropriate patient care.

· Obtains patient’s health history that is pertinent to their presenting complaint.

· Performs physical examination that is appropriate to the presenting complaint and historical data.

· Obtains the appropriate diagnostic studies necessary to evaluate differential diagnosis.

· Prescribes the appropriate medications and other treatment modalities within expertise and scope of practice.

· Provides the appropriate patient and family education regarding treatment and recommendations for follow-up care.

· Documents assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care in the patient record.

· Identifies situations that are beyond their expertise as an IR PA or scope of practice and refers to the appropriate Radiologist.

· Applies sound judgement and skill in emergent situations.

· Assist with all interventional radiology procedures as directed.

· Injection, exchange and removal of drainage catheters to include GU and GI drains.

· Imaging guided thoracentesis and paracentesis.

· Perform venography and assist with arteriography.

· PICC placement and repositioning with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance.

· Perform arthrocentesis and joint injections under imaging guidance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge of Imaging processes, techniques, methods and equipment.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.

· Ability to provide radiographic services to the developmental ages of patients.

· Ability to assess and interpret appropriate data relative to age and to provide care as needed.

· Ability to manage workflow and/or unit productivity.

Education and Experience:

· Current Oregon License as a Physician Assistant

· Advanced Certification in the modality of CT (required).

· CPR/First aid (required).

· Fluoroscopy license in state of employment (preferred).

· Venipuncture certification (preferred, within scope of practice in OR).

· Degree: Bachelor’s Degree.

· Education: Graduate from a Radiologist Assistant academic program.

Physical Requirements:

· Sit, stand, and walk.

· Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

· See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

· Lift 10 – 50 pounds

· Lift hands and arms above own head and shoulders

· Stoop, kneel or crawl.

· Climb and balance.

· Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $116,275.55 – $158,692.67 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiology

Work Location: In person