Radiology Partners

Position Summary

Southwest Medical Imaging Ltd. (SMIL) is currently seeking an enthusiastic Physician Assistant to work in the Interventional Radiology section.

This hospital-based position involves working with nine IR Physicians and seven other Physician Assistants.

The responsibilities of the IR Physician Assistants include the following:

• Fulfill primary role as a physician extender through interactions with referring physicians, allied hospital staff, and both in-patients and out-patients on a Monday through Friday basis ... no call, no weekends ... with both part-time and full-time options available.
• Become proficient in performing a wide scope of minor procedures, including central venous catheter, port-a-catheter, and PIC catheter placement and removal; paracentesis; thoracentesis; bone marrow biopsy; lumbar puncture; myelogram; joint aspiration and injection; nasogastric tube placement; chest tube placement, exchange, and removal; drainage catheter exchange and removal (including abscess, biliary, gastrointestinal, and urinary catheters); and simple soft tissue biopsy
• Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose and treat illnesses
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies
• Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
• Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding the coordination of patient care
• Educate patients on their medical care
• Perform any other duties, as assigned

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Southwest Medical Imaging (SMIL) is a highly subspecialized radiology practice based in Scottsdale, AZ.  We serve a healthcare network consisting of 6 hospitals in addition to owning and operating 17 outpatient imaging centers in the Valley.  SMIL has a strong reputation of clinical excellence and superior service in all areas of imaging and intervention.

SMIL is an affiliate of Radiology Partners, which is the leading and fastest growing on-site radiology practice 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.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·       Applicants with prior Interventional Radiology, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine experience are preferred

·       Applicants must be graduates of an ARC accredited PA program with active NCCPA certification, DEA license, Arizona state license, and BLS/ACLS certification

RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and 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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