Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Primary role is to be physician extender/substitute for minor procedures
Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding
Schedule patients for procedures including pre-authorizations, working with other facilities to coordinate procedures as needed, processing orders, sending reports back to referring doctors
Perform physical examinations, determine medical histories, diagnose, and treat illnesses and/or injuries
Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies
Perform or assist procedures such as: paracentesis and thoracentesis
Perform image guided IV access
Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
Perform history and physical examinations of radiology patients
Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding patients to identify potential areas of concern in the medical management of the patients
Educate patients on their medical care
Other duties as assigned
LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Radiology Partners Gulf Coast is seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant to join our expanding practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will assist our radiologists in the management of patients for both the hospital and practice and be responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with Radiology Partners goals. RP Gulf Coast is a practice of over 80 subspecialty radiologists covering facilities across Houston and South Texas. We have an established infra-structure for an efficient, collaborative workflow throughout our practice.
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas preferred
Graduate of an AMA accredited program
Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
One year Physician Assistant experience preferred
BLS and ACLS certifications required
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $109,876-164,814.00. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY
For inquiries about this position, please contact Pierre Cohen at recruiting@radpartners.com or call/text: 312-702-1487.
RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW
Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service, and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.
Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion, and a healthy respect for differences.
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Job Tags
Work experience placement, Local area