Physician Assistant (PA) Pediatric Interventional Radiology

Physician Assistant

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs image-guided procedures within a delegated scope of practice and under a practice agreement with Interventional Radiologists. This includes utilization of image guided modalities such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.
• Performs image guided procedures such as vascular access, tube changes, PICC lines, and other procedures under the direction of the interventional radiologist.
• Documents procedures within the electronic medical record and provides pre- and post-procedure orders and notes according to established protocols and in accordance with institutional bylaws.
• Enters case information into procedural databases including complications.
• Evaluates and triages consult requests and direct orders for procedures in collaboration with the Interventional Radiologist.
• Responds to inpatient consult requests and performs consults to include documented pre-procedure case review, patient evaluations, and pre-procedure order entry.
• Serves as primary contact and resource for pre-procedure and patient recovery areas, anesthesia and referring services.
• Communicates plan of care with referring services.
• Partners with the Interventional Radiologist to prioritize, coordinate and direct procedure activity to achieve patient care needs while maximizing safety, quality and efficiency.
• Communicates and problem-solves during coordination of procedural activity obtaining, assigning, and adjusting resources throughout the day including procedure rooms, staff, anesthesia and support services.
• Communicates with the Interventional Radiology support personnel including the nurses, IR technologists, schedulers and all other stakeholders to coordinate all required resources.
• Interfaces with the Anesthesia service to prioritize, plan and direct patient care activity.
• Responds to patient and service communications via phone, email and electronic medical record messaging.
• Provides patient education.
• Supports the education mission by working closely with students, radiology residents, and fellows as well as other colleagues.
• Serves as preceptor and mentor for APP students.
• Participates in and leads quality improvement and patient safety efforts across the division, department and health system.
• Participates in research projects and supports the research mission, assisting with clinical research if applicable within the scope of the clinical practice.
• Provides PA coverage across Mott PA assignments to meet patient care needs.

Expectations include but are not limited to:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical and procedural skills.
• Procedural PAs must exhibit a constant professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.
• Candidates must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast past environment.
• May cross-cover and provide services at University Hospital (UH) as needed.

Required Qualifications include:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
• DEA registration
• AHA Approved BLS
• At least 1 year patient care experience in Radiology

NOTE:

• In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
• RESUME REQUIRED for both internal & external applicants. You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

Desired Qualifications include:

• 1 year APP experience
• Interventional Radiology experience as a Physician Assistant
• Procedural or surgical experience as a Physician Assistant
• Radiology experience including interpretation of radiographs, US, CT, and MR examinations, and understanding of these imaging technologies
• Training in radiation safety and radiation biology
• Membership in the American Academy of Physician Assistants Membership in the State chapter of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
• Satisfactory completion of a Master of Science physician assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association
• Computer knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Access and other medical-based programs Familiarity with Epic based EMR

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $138,489 - $213,657 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Weekdays and Saturdays, daytime

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit .

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.