Physician Assistant - Radiology

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Summary:

• Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.
• Department of Radiology, specifically the Interventional Radiology Department at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team.
• The Physician Assistant will play an integral role in the evaluation, management, and procedural care of patients requiring drainage catheters/tubes. Initially, the position will focus on the consultation and management of drains and tubes. Responsibilities will include monitoring drain function, assessing complications, coordinating exchanges and removals, and providing patient and family education. As experience and training progress, the role will expand to include central venous access procedures and management. This position offers a unique blend of hands-on procedural care, inpatient/outpatient management, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: Primarily, perform diagnostic procedures including feeding tube exchanges (G, J, GJ), biliary drain exchanges, Nephrostomy (PCN and PCNU) tube exchanges, abscess drain exchanges, chest tube management, and removal of drains. Progressively expanding into vascular access, including placement, exchange, and removal of tunneled and non-tunneled central venous access devices.
2. Hospital Care Management: Work collaboratively with attending physicians, residents, and APPs in managing drain/tube patients within the hospital. Provide care, education, and discharge instructions during their hospital stay. Gradually assume responsibility for vascular access patients.
3. Coordination of Care: Serve as a key liaison in coordinating comprehensive care plans for Interventional Radiology drains and tube patients, and eventually vascular access patients.
4. Team Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes 15 IR attendings, residents, nurses, technologists, and two procedural PA-Cs specializing in drainage catheter management and two vascular access PA-Cs. Become part of the broader Radiology APP team, consisting of 15 advanced practice providers.
5. Professional Development: Penn Medicine encourages ongoing professional growth and supports attendance at national Interventional Radiology conferences and educational meetings. Opportunities for academic involvement and presentations are available but not required.

Full time position: Monday through Friday, 8 hour days, 40 hours a week, No weekends, No call, No holidays

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.
• The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.
• Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Participated in preceptorship of PA students and other healthcare learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
  

Credentials:

• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant (Required)
• Physician Assistant (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Physician Assistant Equivalent Experience: •And < 2.5 years, The Physician Assistant must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. •Master's degree required except for current employees grandfathered prior to implementation of PAaCE

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