Interventional Radiology - Advanced Practice Provider - Coastal Radiology

POSITION SUMMARY

The Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with the Interventional Radiologists to provide comprehensive care for their patients. The APP is responsible for the following tasks: patient evaluation, completing history and physical exams, ordering diagnostic studies, interpreting test results, performing radiological procedures under imaging guidance (see list below), providing oral and written communication with referring physicians and other clinical staff, developing and implementing patient treatment plans all under the guidelines set forth in the Standard Care Arrangement. The APP will also be expected to write prescriptions for patients under the guidelines set forth in the Standard Care Arrangement. As a clinical leader for the Interventional Radiology program, the APP is involved in process improvement projects and is an educational resource for patients, families, and staff.

LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

Coastal Radiology, is a 15 physician, progressive; multispecialty radiology group. With a long history in the region and a dedicated vision for the future, we serve 4 regional medical centers, 6 imaging centers and provide state-of-the-art interventional services in both the hospital and outpatient offices. Supported by in-house IT, we have an established infrastructure for efficient, collaborative workflow throughout our practice.

Come work and play in historic New Bern, located at the confluence of two majestic rivers, this is a "Water Enthusiast" dream location.

• Sailing, motor boating, kayaking a bound

• Just minutes from the beautiful NC Crystal Coast Beaches

• Enjoy a mild four-season climate

• Fantastic Quality of Life and Low Cost of Living

• Excellent schools and a myriad of cultural, social and recreational activities in what has been described as one of America's best small towns. (40 minutes to beach)

• An easy drive to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Acute Care Nursing and Procedural Nursing Preferred

• Interventional Radiology or comparable invasive (i.e., vascular surgery/ EM) procedure experience preferred

• Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a PA/NP in the State of North Carolina is required.

• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing

• BLS AND ACLS certification required

PROCEDURE EXPERIENCE

• Removal of tunneled and non-tunneled lines

• Non-tunneled (including PICC lines and temporary hemodialysis catheters)

• Tunneled Line placement

• Drainages

• Thoracentesis

• Paracentesis

• Simple US or CT guided abscess drains including chest tubes

• Fluoroscopic imaging including, UGI, BE, and HSG

• Drain removals

• Biopsies

• Simple biopsies including liver, thyroid, bone marrow and superficial structures

• Spinal Procedures

• LP

• Myelogram

• Blood patch

• Arthrograms

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-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. We believe in creating and celebrating a culture of belonging and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all teammates.

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