Description & Requirements
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Northside Radiology Associates is seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in collaboration with radiologists to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will be proficient in providing procedure and imaging-based radiology services in both hospital and outpatient clinic-based practice setting. This role involves patient evaluation, history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, performing image-guided procedures, and developing treatment plans within the established standards of care. The PA/NP will also serve as a clinical leader, contributing to process improvement initiatives and fostering communication between referring physicians, medical staff, and patients.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive medical services under the supervision and direction of the radiologist in hospital, outpatient, and affiliated office settings.
- Perform initial patient assessments, including history and physical exams.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.
- Perform image-guided procedures, including but not limited to:
- Arthrograms
- Joint injections
- Lumbar punctures
- Paracentesis
- Cystograms
- Tube studies
- Barium swallows
- Biopsies
- Drain placements
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
- Provide contrast coverage as needed.
- Obtain informed consent and educate patients and families regarding procedures and treatment plans.
- Write and manage pre-, intra-, and post-procedure orders.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, nursing staff, referring physicians, and radiologists.
- Perform daily rounds, monitor patient progress, and provide updates to medical staff, including writing daily progress notes when necessary.
- Make treatment recommendations in collaboration with the radiologist.
- Lead and participate in process improvement projects within the radiology program.
- Current licensure and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia.
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Experience in interventional radiology or comparable invasive procedures preferred.
- Strong proficiency in written and oral communication with medical professionals and patients.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team