Diagnostic Radiology Advanced Practitioner

Diagnostic Radiology Advanced Practitioner
Progressive Physician Associates (PPA) is a multi-specialty group consisting of Interventional Radiologists, Diagnostic Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons who provides services to St. Luke’s University Health Network.
We seek to expand our advanced practitioner service to extend the excellent clinical care our Diagnostic Radiology division provides 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 candidates will play an integral part of development and integration of this service into a currently high functioning Diagnostic Radiology practice.

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 patient 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, and interest in performing image guided procedures in Diagnostic Radiology
• 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

Experience and 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
• Vibrant restaurants, annual festivals, farmers’ markets
• Myriad of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, biking, and golf

Benefits::
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits Package
• Substantial Retirement Plan Package
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Generous PTO Package