"Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology"

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Radiology team in St. Louis, MO. This position is M-F days with no on call or weekends. This is a tremendous opportunity to join an established team and enjoy great work-life balance as well...apply today!

The WashU Interventional Radiology team currently consists of 16 physicians and 10 Physician Assistants at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri Baptist Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Once trained, this Physician Assistant will independently perform image-guided procedures, inpatient consults, and outpatient clinic management. The role will provide direct and indirect patient care in procedural, inpatient, and outpatient settings across the continuum of Interventional Radiology care. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Monitors patient's adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

More About This Job - Required Qualifications:

• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Physician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)

Skills: Adaptability, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Teamwork, Time Management

Grade

S30

Salary Range

$86,300.00 - $155,500.00 / Annually