POSITION SUMMARY

RP Sun City is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Physician Assistant to work in the Interventional Radiology section. This hospital-based position is highly procedurally oriented and includes performing biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and placement of a variety of central venous access from the simple through the more advanced. As experience is gained there is room for expanding the scope of procedures performed. Duties also include the pre- and post-procedural evaluation of interventional radiology patients. There is no outpatient clinic responsibility. RP Sun City is a well-established practice with an excellent reputation in our community. Competitive salary with full benefits package offered. 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Placement, evaluation, and removal of tunneled and non-tunneled lines (including PICC lines and temporary hemodialysis catheters)
• Thoracentesis Paracentesis Simple US or CT guided abscess drains including chest tubes drain removals and Drain evaluation through drain injection Biopsies (including liver, thyroid, bone marrow and superficial structures)
• Spinal Procedures (including lumbar punctures and myelograms) Venograms Tube changes Arthrograms
• Other duties as assigned.

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Sun City is one of the oldest and largest full-service medical imaging providers in Arizona, an affiliate of Southwest Diagnostic Imaging. We are a founding division of Southwest Diagnostic Imaging, currently the 4th largest private practice radiology practice in the U.S. Offering full-service inpatient and outpatient imaging in the area since 1961, we provide state of the art professional service to 2 hospitals and 4 outpatient imaging centers. The practice is fully digital and includes 3T MR, 80 slice CT, 3 ACR Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence, PET/CT and full Interventional Radiology services.

Located in West Phoenix area, our practice offers an outstanding quality of life personally and professionally. The warm climate, diverse recreational activities, vibrant cultural scene, and strong healthcare network create a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for all who call this area home. See where we work and play! https://www.visitarizona.com/

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizonarequired
• Must be a graduate of an ARC accredited PA program, have an active DEA license and Arizona state license, and BLS/ACLS certification PALS certification required.
• Interventional Radiology or comparable invasive (i.e. vascular surgery/ EM) procedure experience.

RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is the leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned 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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