Advanced Practice Provider- Grand Rapids- IR

Who we are: Advanced Radiology Services is one of the largest physician-owned radiology practices in the country. Our growing practice includes 180 radiologists, 30 advanced practice providers, and more than 150 employees providing administrative support in our wholly owned subsidiary STARS. We value diversity on our team and promote a culture of inclusion. We provide services to more than 60 different sites across the state of Michigan.

What we do: We are the exclusive radiology provider to West Michigan’s largest Level I trauma center and research hospital, Corewell Health. American College of Radiology has designated Corewell a Diagnostic Center for Excellence.

What we are looking for: We are seeking a full time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in collaboration with our interventional radiologists at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. The NP must be accredited to care for the pediatric population. AGNP certification would not meet requirements. APP can select preferred schedule of five 8 hour days or four 10 hour days.

Responsibilities

• Provide IR directed patient care including consults and follow up care for the inpatient and outpatient setting in collaboration with IR attending(s).
• Communicate and collaborate with other specialty services to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Perform image guided procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, myelogram, percutaneous gastrostomy and jejunostomy tube exchanges/replacements, percutaneous drain evaluations including exchange and removals, and US guided thyroid fine needle aspirations.
• Accurately and efficiently document consult and follow up notes in the EMR, and radiologic procedure notes in PACS.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); OR graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies or related field for PAs; OR Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice for NPs.
• Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); OR board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the Pediatric Nurse Certification Board (PNCB).
• BLS and ACLS certification by start of employment.
• Michigan PA/NP licensure.
• A strong clinical background with prior patient rounding and or procedure experience.

Schedule

• Full time Monday to Friday, with rotating Saturday and Sunday rounding shift (~ 1 in 7)
• APP can select preferred schedule of five 8 hour days or four 10 hour days.
• Work optional outpatient call weekend shifts for extra income
• Work one holiday per year covering outpatient call (from home)

Why do you want to work here? Our Advanced Practice Providers have a great deal of autonomy in patient care. They are instrumental to the physicians and work closely with them to develop the best treatment plan for the patient. ARS offers outstanding career growth and challenge as well as an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• Michigan PA/NP licensure/certification
• Ability to treat pediatric patients, AGNP would not meet requirements
• A strong clinical background with prior patient rounding and/or procedures
• Excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a challenging, rapidly growing environment