Job Description:POSITION OVERVIEW
Sub-specialty: Radiology Physician Assistant
Department: RP North Houston
Reports to: Practice Director
Location: Houston, TX
POSITION SUMMARY- Assist in direct patient care services, including inpatient and outpatient consultations, and follow up
- Perform procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, venous access, biopsies and lumbar punctures. Prior experience in performing these procedures is a plus but not required
- Assist in outpatient Interventional Radiology clinic and all duties necessary to support the clinic • Perform physical examinations, determine medical histories, diagnose and treat illnesses and/or injuries
- Assist in facilitating patients for procedures including pre-authorizations, working with facilities to coordinate procedures as needed, processing orders, sending reports back to referring doctors
- Perform or assist in fluoroscopic studies
- Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies
- Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
- Perform history and physical examinations and consents of radiology patients
- Verbal and written communications with referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding patients to assist and facilitate the medical management of the patients
- Schedule: M - Fri (No Weekends)
LOCAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY OVERVIEW RP North Houston is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the team in the 4th largest city in the country - Houston, TX! Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings, and a population full of optimism and spirit. We are a team of professionals working together to provide the highest quality of care to the patients, referring to doctors, and communities we are proud to serve.
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
- Graduate of accredited program
- At least one year Physician Assistant experience a plus but not required
- Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
- Certified to perform Basic Life Support and ACLS
For More information or to apply:For inquiries about this position, please contact
Pierre Cohen at
or
312-702-1487 
