Radiology Partners

POSITION SUMMARY

Western Colorado Radiologic Associates is seeking a Physician Assistant that is a health care professional credentialed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) to perform medical services under the supervision of a supervising physician (radiologist). Under the supervision of a licensed radiologist, PA’s exercise autonomy in decision making in the role of a primary health caregiver with regard to patient assessment and management in providing a broad range of diagnostic and interventional radiology services.

*Supervision Defined: Any or all staff radiologists present on a given day will provide supervision of the physician assistant. Supervision is defined as: The overseeing or participation in the work of another individual by a licensed radiologist where all of the following conditions exist:

a) The continuous availability of direct communication in person, electronically, telephonically or by fiber optics between the PA and the radiologist.

b) The availability of the radiologist on a regularly scheduled basis to review the practice of the PA, to provide consultation to the PA, to review records, and to further educate the PA in the performance of their professional duties.

c) The provision by the radiologists to the PA of predetermined procedures and protocols.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for performing a variety of interventional and diagnostic radiology procedures in both the outpatient and hospital settings

• Sharing the responsibility of hospital call with current PA’s to include, weekday nights, weekends and holidays. (Approximately one night of call per week, one weekend a month and rotation of holiday call coverage, subject to change.)

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Western Colorado Radiologic Associates, is a dynamic, collegial private practice with 11 person group of fellowship-trained radiologists. Grand Junction is an under the radar outdoor recreational mecca on the Western Slope of the Rockies, 25 miles east of the Utah border and halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City. We enjoy great year-round weather and close proximity to world class skiing (Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat, Crested Butte), mountain and road biking, kayaking, climbing, hunting, and fishing.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Must be a graduate of an ARC accredited PA program, have active DEA license and BLS/ACLS certification

RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners is one of the leading on-site radiology practices in the US. We are an innovative practice focused on transforming how radiologists provide consistently exceptional services to hospitals, imaging centers, referring physicians and patients. With our state-of-the art clinical technology, specialized expertise, access to capital, and retention of top physician talent, Radiology Partners reliably exceeds the expectations of our clients, patients, and partners. We serve our clients with an operational focus, and, above all, a commitment to quality patient care. Our mission is To Transform Radiology.

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 over all. 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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