Physician Assistant- FT Days-Radiology Service Line

Job Overview:

PA/APN, works under the supervision of a licensed Radiologist to diagnose and treat injuries or disease. Duties include patient assessment; management and education; pharmacology and clinical decision making in radiology; contrast media; pathophysiology; radiographic and procedures such as; guided procedures using CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy

Qualification-

• A PA/APN who holds a valid license from the Board, has completed a radiologist assistant program that is recognized by the Board, and is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must hold a valid x-ray license and be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified. Must have successfully completed an advanced level nationally recognized radiologist assistant academic program that includes a didactic and a radiologist directed clinical preceptorship

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full time

• 40 hours

Essential Functions:

• Attend outpatient clinic and participates in initial evaluation and longitudinal care.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues. Behaves in a professional, cooperative, and positive manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of medical knowledge, proficiency in obtaining history and physicals, developing diagnoses, prescribing appropriate treatment plans for the diagnoses, and executing proper treatment modalities and applies sound medical knowledge and makes appropriate decisions.
• Ensures physician consultations and referrals are appropriate.
• Initiate appropriate emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting until the arrival of the supervising physician.
• Make assessment of emergency conditions and, in conjunction with attending physician, implement management.
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow-up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education. Also provide pre-andpost-operative patient education to patients and their families.
• Must have the ability to relate and interpret medical data, identify normal and abnormal findings and initiate appropriate follow-up, to serve as a member of a team, provide direction and leadership to others, maintain records, and prepare reports, correspondence related to the work and maintain favorable public relations.
• Records are complete, legible, and well organized.
• Conducts procedures including but not limited to guided procedures using CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Prepare patients for IR procedures, including education, positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic, and preparation of equipment.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer