Weekend Interventional Radiology Position

• Overview Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose.
• Emory Healthcare is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Interventional Radiology team at Emory Healthcare.
• Position will be be 4/10s with Saturday-Tuesday.
• In this role the ideal APP candidate will have prior clinical radiology experience as an APP, however open to considering candidates with demonstrated interest and a commitment to training and developing in a career in radiology.
• This is an opportunity to join a provider team that is engaged in training and mentoring APP's to a high scope of practice.
• The ideal candidate would have an APP background in Emergency Medical, Surgery, or Critical Care with deep exposure and interest in Interventional Radiology.
• Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic healthcare system.
• Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team: Highly competitive salary rate.
• This position is eligible to participate in our APP Incentive Plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
• Wellness incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits that start Day 1.
• Description Opportunity to join a new Abdominal Diagnostic Radiology APP team at Emory University Hospital.
• Join a team that is committed to training and developing APP's interested in a career in radiology.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP).

Job Description

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems. Under the direction and collaboration of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including: Hysterosonogram, sonohysterograms, gastrointestinal and genitourinary fluoroscopic directed procedures, and other specialized minor image
• guided therapies. Under the direction and collaboration of a physician, performs inpatient and outpatient consultations, to complete a historical intake, perform physical examinations, direct a plan of care, provide education and informed consent, or offer follow up procedural care. Leads the fluoroscopic care team in daily workflow at busy academic practice including but not limited to providing directives of patient care coordination, supervising residents, and performing diagnostic procedures. Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment. Actively participates in advocacy for a team approach to patient management that includes MD, nursing and tech support staff, referring providers, patients and family. Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays. Under the direction and collaboration of a physician, interprets radiographic imaging for direction of therapeutic interventions. Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient. In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services. Collaborates and communicates with referring providers to establish timely patient access and interventions. Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems. Collaborates with manager to formulate plan for professional and APP team development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations. Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans. Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations. Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting. Assists with onboarding of new hires. Actively participates on organizational health services committees. Performs related responsibilities as required. On Call weekend responsibilities on a rotational basis for abdominal division.