Part Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | RIA Endovascular - Windsor
Reporting to Director of RIA Endovascular

Employment Type: Part Time - hourly

This position does not require weekends or call.

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is comprised of over 115 radiologists. All
with exceptional skill and expertise, most are fellowship-trained in their field
of specialty for additional certification. We are dedicated to accurate and
efficient patient diagnosis no matter their condition. Our interventional
radiologists perform some of the most leading-edge treatments available today.
We partner with primary care physicians and hospitals across Colorado, Nebraska,
and Hawaii to provide a resource for both patients and physicians.

IR Inpatient Responsibilities

* Perform daily rounds on inpatients
* Write notes at time of assessment
* Review each case with Interventional Radiologist
* Maintain clinical rounding reports
* Complete notes on patients including pertinent findings (vitals, access site
evaluation, lab results, other x-ray studies, plan)
* Responsible for the following on same day admits:
* See patient
* Review labs
* Dictate admission H&P
* Communicates with radiology staff including nursing and technologists and
clinic staff to provide patient information, contact information, ongoing
status and follow up information, procedure performed, etc. on IR patients
requiring outpatient follow up.
* Gathers data (labs, physical exam, history) on new patient consultations and
reviews pertinent information with consulting MD. Must complete dictation of
consultation by the end of the same day as the consult was ordered.
* Assistance with IR marketing projects including identifying potential
marketing targets, development of new marketing tools and attendance at
marketing events.
* Assistance with IR research studies including enrollment of patients and
gathering pertinent data.
* Ensure patient follow up appointment is arranged prior to discharge.
* Dictates discharge summary (if admitted under IR service) by end of same day
* Performs minor procedures include line removals, drain removals, and G-tube
removals.
* Assist in education of staff as applicable
* Maintain credentialing and privileges at all covered hospitals.
* All job duties and procedures performed must be within the scope of practice
for this position based on the terms of the professional license
* Must be able to provide documentation and demonstrate training and competence
to provide specific services when required.
* Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics as well as adhering to
national, institutional and /or departmental standards, policies and
procedures regarding the standards of care for patients.

Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities

* Perform consultation with new patients for chronic pain management, inpatient
interventional procedures etc.
* Educate patient regarding possible procedure including risks, benefits and
alternatives.
* Manage medications pre and post procedure.
* Perform follow up office visits after inpatient procedures, pain management
procedures etc.
* Perform sclerotherapy including ultrasound and vein light guided foam and
cosmetic sclerotherapy.
* Perform minor procedures including, but not limited to: Spinal cord
stimulator lead removal, pain pump refills, and minor pain injections.
* Review follow-up imaging and formulate treatment plan with interventional
radiologist
* Actively maintain various databases.
* Assist with IR research studies and outpatient follow up gathering pertinent
data and submitting in a timely fashion.
* Communicate with referring providers regarding treatment plans and patient
care management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* None

Experience/Skill Requirements

* Minimum of 1 year experience as an NP or PA strongly preferred; Radiology
experience preferred
* Experience with IVs and minor procedures
* Exceptional patient skills
* Prescriptive authority and DEA registration
* Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute from
hospitals and clinic. Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license and
acceptable driving record. Company will run a motor vehicle record (MVR)
annually.

Education Requirements

* Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
* National certification as an Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
* ACLS or ability to obtain

Annualized salary is between $61.06 and $64.66 per hour depending on
qualifications.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is a reasonable estimate of
the base compensation for this role, and is based on non-discriminatory factors
such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position will remain
open until filled.

Our benefits include

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Term life insurance, AD&D, and EAP

* Long Term Disability

* Generous Paid Time Off

* Paid holidays

* Voluntary income protection options (ie. supplemental life insurance,
accident, critical illness)

* Profit-sharing 401(k) retirement plan

* Tuition reimbursement

Full-time employees will become eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the
month following 30 days of employment. Part-time employees may have access to
some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis. PRN employees are not
eligible for benefits.