Position: Advanced Practitioner, Diagnostic Radiology Practice: Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a large interdisciplinary private practice group of over 100 providers that includes Diagnostic Radiologists, Inte…
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Full-time
professional certificate, postgraduate degree
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Plan Package, Paid Time Off
Posted 60d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Advanced Practitioner will perform various inpatient and outpatient image-guided procedures and provide comprehensive medical care in collaboration with radiologists. They will also act as a liaison between ordering providers and radiologists while mentoring residents and participating in QI/PI activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current certification from the NCCPA or ANCC as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Prior healthcare experience and skills in image-guided needle procedures are preferred but not required.
Practice:Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a large interdisciplinary private practice group of over 100 providers that includes Diagnostic Radiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons and Advanced Practitioners. We are the exclusive service provider for St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) in Lehigh Valley, PA. We are proud to partner with SLUHN to support their Radiology Residency Program.
Our Network:St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a non-profit, regional, fully integrated, nationally recognized network providing services at 16 campuses and more than 350 sites in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Monroe and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
Who we are seeking: An advanced practitioner to extend the excellent clinical care to our Diagnostic Radiology division throughout St. Luke’s Hospital Network. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical/surgical care to patients at multiple sites, in collaboration with physicians and other staff. This includes medical evaluation, performing various procedures in collaboration with the attending physicians, and patient education. The selected candidate will play an integral part in the development and integration of this service into a currently high functioning Diagnostic Radiology practice. The ideal candidate would have previous image-guided needle procedure skills but not required. We provide comprehensive on the job training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Will review up-coming procedure orders, trouble shoot pre procedure discrepancies, and act as a liaison between the ordering providers and the radiologists.
Will perform a variety of in and outpatient image-guided procedures autonomously and in collaboration with the Radiologists. Procedure include, however are not limited to, musculoskeletal injections/aspirations, thyroid biopsies, and neuroradiology spine procedures.
Educate patients and families regarding the procedures and post procedure care.
Participates in clinical research activities and assists in patient entry.
Takes active role in ongoing QI/PI activities.
Functions as a mentor and resource providing guidance to coworkers and residents.
Contribute to radiology residents’ image guided procedure training
Work Schedule:
Primarily days,subject to change with needs of the network
Will rotate coverage for all hospitals within St. Luke’s University Health Network which includes 11 counties in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey
Additional Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to interface and collaborate with patients, families, staff, and physicians effectively
Maintain knowledge of current medical practices and skills
Educational Requirements/Certifications:
Current Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or
The American Nurses Credentialing Center for Nurse Practitioners required
Prior experience in healthcare preferred
Location:
The Lehigh Valley is 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City
Excellent schools and universities
Strong sense of community, affordable cost of living
Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a large interdisciplinary private practice group that includes Diagnostic Radiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons and Advanced Practitioners. Our group consists of dynamic physicians, many with strong leadership skills, with a long and successful, exclusive relationship with St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN). PPA provides exclusive services to SLUHN, a growing regional network of 13 hospitals with physicians providing care primarily in Northeast Pennsylvania, and Western New Jersey.
Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a large interdisciplinary private practice group that includes Diagnostic Radiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons and Advanced Practitioners. Our group consists of dynamic physicians, many with strong leadership skills, with a long and successful, exclusive relationship with St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN). PPA provides exclusive services to SLUHN, a growing regional network of 13 hospitals with physicians providing care primarily in Northeast Pennsylvania, and Western New Jersey.
