Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley, with over 450 dedicated physicians/APP’s, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for an Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant to join our Radiology Department based at Valleywise Health Medical Center. The IR PA serves as a physician extender to assist in the performance of direct patient care by collaborating with referring physicians, interactions with allied hospital staff, and with patients (inpatient/outpatient) to enhance the section’s clinical presence and to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include:
 -Order laboratory and radiographic studies and consult other services as
appropriate
 -Conduct outpatient and inpatient direct patient care via obtaining history and performing physical examinations, pre- and post-procedural evaluations with documentation, obtaining informed consents, doing consultations and performing inpatient rounds.
 -Take medical histories, perform physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses and evaluate patients in the IR Clinic.
 -Develop and manage patient care plans; document progress; assist with follow-ups.
 -Help develop, review and manage referrals and perform comprehensive workups
- Field phone calls or use other means of communication with patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, regarding the
coordination of patient care
 -Potential for tele-medicine or virtual health visits
 -Potential to evaluate patients at other Valleywise outpatient sites
 -Handle patient and provider communications regarding care coordination using strong communication skills.
 -Educate patients about their conditions, medical care and treatments, to assist with patient education, follow up and to perform discharge notes.
 -Become proficient with Epic EMR
 -Be able to order medications and prescriptions
 -Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care and potentially assist with training of other health care team members
 -Participate as needed with clinical research
 -Potential to perform minor procedures

Preferred Qualifications:
 -Experience in Interventional Radiology, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine preferred
 -Graduate of an ARC-accredited PA program

DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

 -A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE
 -A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
 -Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
 -One week of CME with allowance
 -Paid Sick Time
 -and more

For consideration forward CV to: practice@dmgaz.org
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