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MedStar Radiology - Physician Assistant - D.C.
Columbia, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Radiology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Washington DC, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/25/18
Job Summary: Performs a variety of duties such as history and physicals as well as providing care to assigned patients. Assesses, diagnoses and documents findings. Writes medical orders and/or prescriptions. Makes clinical decisions relative to patient management through collaboration with physicians. Assists/performs surgical procedures.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years related experience.
License/Cert/Reg: NCCPA (National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants) certification (pending or current). Pending or current certification with the DC Board of Physicians Quality Assurance (BPQA). BLS (Basic Life Support)/ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
Skills: Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills and EMR proficiency preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. (STAFF LEVEL)
- Prepares patients for procedures, including obtaining labs and informed consents.
- Admits patients, including obtaining histories and performing physical examinations.
- Formally consults with Inpatients.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians, referring physicians and house staff.
- Assists and performs services including (but not limited to):
• CT and Ultrasound guided biopsies
• Thoracentesis and paracentesis
• Tunneled and non-tunneled central venous catheter placement and re-placement (both dialysis and non-dialysis)
• Implanted port placement
• Venograms of upper and lower extremities
• Administration and monitoring of conscious sedation
• Abscess drain insertion and abscess follow ups
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
MMGR offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Retirement savings plan with % match
- Generous PTO; Paid Holidays
- Annual CME allowance and CME paid time-off
- Much more!
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years related experience.
License/Cert/Reg: NCCPA (National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants) certification (pending or current). Pending or current certification with the DC Board of Physicians Quality Assurance (BPQA). BLS (Basic Life Support)/ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
Skills: Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills and EMR proficiency preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. (STAFF LEVEL)
- Prepares patients for procedures, including obtaining labs and informed consents.
- Admits patients, including obtaining histories and performing physical examinations.
- Formally consults with Inpatients.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians, referring physicians and house staff.
- Assists and performs services including (but not limited to):
• CT and Ultrasound guided biopsies
• Thoracentesis and paracentesis
• Tunneled and non-tunneled central venous catheter placement and re-placement (both dialysis and non-dialysis)
• Implanted port placement
• Venograms of upper and lower extremities
• Administration and monitoring of conscious sedation
• Abscess drain insertion and abscess follow ups
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
MMGR offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Retirement savings plan with % match
- Generous PTO; Paid Holidays
- Annual CME allowance and CME paid time-off
- Much more!