Interventional Radiology Physician Asst - Reading Hospital

Tower Health Reading Hospital Interventional Radiology practice is seeking a motivated, patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our collaborative team of Interventional Radiology (IR) physicians and clinical staff. This role offers a dynamic blend of clinical consultation, inpatient management, outpatient follow-up, and image-guided procedural care.

Working under the direction of IR physicians, the APP will play an integral role in the comprehensive care of patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures. The position offers an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, collaborate with referring providers across multiple specialties, and contribute to the continued growth and success of a busy, multidisciplinary Interventional Radiology service.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Consultation and Patient Management

Conduct inpatient rounds and assist with the ongoing management of patients receiving Interventional Radiology care.

Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations to evaluate patients, assess clinical indications, review relevant imaging and medical histories, and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with IR physicians.

Provide outpatient follow-up care, including assessment of treatment response, evaluation of post-procedural recovery, and coordination of ongoing care.

Communicate effectively with referring physicians, hospital teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Educate patients and their families regarding planned procedures, expected outcomes, post-procedural care, and follow-up recommendations.

Document clinical encounters and ensure timely, accurate completion of medical records.

Procedural Responsibilities

Perform image-guided and other appropriate procedures within the APP's scope of practice, with a primary focus on paracenteses, thoracenteses, and ultrasound guided liver biopsies.

Evaluate patients before procedures, review relevant laboratory results and imaging, and assess procedural risks and contraindications.

• Provide appropriate post-procedural assessment, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Adhere to established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable institutional policies.

Team Collaboration and Practice Development

• Work closely with IR physicians to support efficient clinical operations and continuity of care.
• Help facilitate communication between the IR service, referring providers, and patients.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of clinical workflows and patient care pathways.

The Benefits We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance - tail coverage included
• New Hire Bonus
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals
• Contact Name: Lisa Wortman
• Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
• Contact Phone: 484-628-0556

Qualifications

Education Requirements

4 year/Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Pennsylvania.
• NCCPA Certification
• PA Drivers License
• PA Physician Assistant License

Required Skills

• Dictation and Transcription Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Overview

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.

Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health.

The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org