Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Radiology - VIR

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Radiology - VIR

UNC Health is seeking a full-time, onsite Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support Interventional Radiology services at UNC Health Johnston locations in Smithfield and Clayton, North Carolina. This position is based exclusively at the Johnston Health sites and focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered interventional care in a community hospital environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Interventional Radiology program and partner closely with Interventional Radiologists, nursing, procedural, and imaging teams to expand minimally invasive image-guided services aligned with the needs of the Johnston County community.

The successful candidate will function as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team in collaboration with supervising Interventional Radiologists to provide comprehensive, high-quality, cost-effective care to patients within the APP's scope of practice and approved credentialing. The APP will support both inpatient and outpatient Interventional Radiology services and contribute to program growth, patient access, and care coordination.

Interventional Radiology services are delivered onsite at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield and Clayton, supporting both inpatient and outpatient populations. This is a fully onsite clinical role requiring presence at both locations. No services are provided at the UNC main hospital campus.

APP Responsibilities:

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient evaluations and consultations for Interventional Radiology patients
• Review imaging, laboratory data, and patient histories to support procedural planning and appropriateness review
• Provide pre-procedure education, informed consent discussions, and post-procedure follow-up care
• Coordinate care with referring providers, hospital teams, and procedural staff to optimize patient access and continuity of care
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

Procedural Support:

• Assist Interventional Radiologists with image-guided procedures as appropriate
• Perform select procedures within scope, training, and credentialing, which may include:
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• Vascular access procedures
• Line, tube, and drain exchanges
• Lumbar punctures and other approved image-guided procedures
• Support procedural triage, exam review, and coordination of care

Program Development & Education:

• Support growth of Interventional Radiology services across UNC Health Johnston locations
• Participate in quality improvement and workflow optimization initiatives
• Educate patients, families, and care teams regarding procedures and treatment plans

Schedule:

This position is a full-time, onsite clinical role based at UNC Health Johnston locations in Smithfield and Clayton.

Expected schedule:

• Monday through Friday, daytime hours
• Shared call responsibilities may be required based on programmatic needs and future growth of Interventional Radiology services