Radiology Partners

Radiology Partners Bluegrass is seeking an enthusiastic Physician Assistant to work in the Interventional Radiology in Prestonsburg, KY. This hospital-based position is highly procedurally oriented.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Competitive Salary

·         Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm EST

·         NO CALL, NO EVENINGS, NO WEEKENDS

·         Full Benefits

·         Primary role is to be physician extender/substitute for procedures performed in Interventional radiology and Ultrasound

·         Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults, inpatient rounding

·         Perform physical examinations, determine medical histories, diagnose and treat illnesses and/or injuries

·         Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies

·         Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes

·         Perform history and physical examinations of radiology patients

·         Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses and other health care professionals regarding patients to identify potential areas of concern in the medical management of the patients

·         Procedures: Central lines, Tunneled Catheters, Chest Tubes, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Superficial Biopsies, Lumbar Punctures, Myelograms, Arthrograms, Abscess Drainage, Thyroid Biopsies, Fluoro

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

A local Radiology Partners division, RP Bluegrass, will primarily serve Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH).  Appalachian Regional Healthcare, the Healthcare System of Appalachia and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 14 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, along with multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores, and retail pharmacies

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Kentucky required

·         Must be a graduate of an ARC accredited PA program, have an active DEA license, BLS certification required

·         Interventional Radiology or comparable invasive procedure experience

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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