Seeking Experienced Physician Assistant - Radiology

May 21 | By mdig

The Physician Assistant provides competent medical care to patients undergoing radiologic imaging procedures following the professional scope of the practice and current regulatory statutes. Working in collaboration with radiology physicians, the Physician Assistant performs various aspects of patient care, including taking patient’s history, performing physical examinations, interpreting physical, psychological, and preventive health data to determine patient’s needs and problems and, under the supervision of a licensed Radiologist, performing radiologic procedures and developing treatment plans.

Essential Functions

• Obtains and reviews the patient’s medical history information relevant to patient care.
• Conducts physical examinations.
• Obtain procedural consents.
• Order, analyze, and interpret the results of laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Formulate treatment plans and coordinate patient care.
• Reviews patient’s progress and manages patient care accordingly.
• Maintains all required documentation for patient care and medication management.
• Documents patient progress notes in the patient chart and/or EMR.
• Conducts patient consultations.
• Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practices/procedures to enhance safety.
• Provides training to clinical and non-clinical staff as required.
• Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Physician Assistant Certification from nationally accredited entity required.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant required.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Skill in clinical assessment and evaluation; ability to interpret diagnostic tests.
• Experience with examining, diagnosing, assessing, and treating patients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and internal colleagues.
• Skill in problem-solving in a variety of settings using good judgment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to deal effectively with difficult people and/or difficult situations.
• Be a self-motivated, independent worker who can also be a valuable, contributing member of a team; exhibit a willingness to take the initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be dependable, hardworking, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and to operationalize that learning.
• Knowledge of MS Windows and Office Applications.

Diversity, Equal Opportunity & at Will Employer

Diversity is fundamental at Medical Diagnostic Imaging Group (MDIG). We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

MDIG’s policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

MDIG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Your employment with Medical Diagnostic Imaging Group is at will. “At Will” means your employment may be terminated by you or MDIG, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or any other policy of MDIG shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the “At Will” employment status of MDIG’s employees. The “At Will” employment status of an employee of MDIG may be modified only in a written employment agreement with that employee which is signed by the CEO of MDIG.

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