General information

Job Title

Physician Assistant - RP North Houston

City

Houston

Work Location Type

On-site

State

TX

Employment Type

Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME

Description & Requirements

Position Description & Requirements

Position Summary
* Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM position in a fast-paced environment
* Primary role is to be physician extender/subst itute for minor procedures

• Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding

• Schedule patients for procedures including pre-authorizat ions, 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 in North Houston is seeking a full-time, certified, Physician Assistant to join our expanding practice and service line at two Level II trauma centers in the North Houston area. The ideal candidate will be proficient in providing procedure-base d radiology services in both hospital and clinic-based practice setting, such services to include but not limited to pre-procedure evaluation and preparation of patients undergoing interventional or other image guided radiologic procedures, evaluation of patients in consultation, inpatient hospital rounds, and long-term patient follow-up. The candidate will represent the practice in interactions with hospital staff, referring clinicians, patients, and the health care community in general. We have an established infra-structur e for efficient, collaborative workflow throughout our practice.
* • Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM
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* • Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, disability, etc.)
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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

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-owne d 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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