(PA) Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant | University of California San Diego Job at University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA

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  • University of California San Diego
  • La Jolla, CA

Job Description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 5/7/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 5/17/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Chief of Interventional Radiology (IR), the Physician Assistant (PA) serves as a designated expert for assessing more complex Interventional Radiology cases and performing procedures that require advanced skills and knowledge, including but not limited to: image-guided lumbar punctures; peripheral vascular access (e.g., PICC) placement and exchange; central venous vascular access placement, exchange, and removal; change and removal of enteric tubes (e.g., gastrostomy tubes, gastrojejunostomy tubes, jejunostomy tubes); paracenteses; thoracenteses; hysterosalpingograms; biopsies (e.g., bone marrow biopsies); tube check/evaluations, changes and removals; and any additional procedures that are added to IR credentialing forms in the future. The incumbent may be requested to assist the IR physician in performing more complex IR procedures. In the outpatient interventional radiology (IR) clinic setting, see patients independently or in conjunction with the attending MDs for new patient consultations and clinical follow-up visits. Duties would include but are not limited to writing notes, entering electronic orders, and scheduling procedures. In addition, maintain appropriate forms and develop relevant protocols for the clinic. Schedules and conducts clinical consultations for interventional procedures, obtains and interprets medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical exams, assesses tests results and other measurements, prescribes medications and supportive therapies, and provides or mediates patient follow-up. Incumbent performs daily rounds on hospitalized patients who have had IR procedures; assesses catheters and drains that may be in place; assesses laboratory findings including blood tests, non-invasive peripheral vascular studies, ultrasounds, MRI, CT scans and X-rays; reviews physical examination findings, laboratory and imaging findings and makes plans for procedures with the interventional radiologists; organizes and order follow-up imaging and laboratory studies and clinic visits on patients who have had procedures and require continuity of care; communicates clinical findings to interventional radiologists, nurses and interventional radiology technologists; communicates plans for procedures with the interventional nurses and technical staff; plans, implements, and evaluates health care treatments. Provides initial triage and delegation of IR referrals and clinical inquires from patients, families, and providers. Liaisons and coordinates care with referring teams, bills appropriately for IR encounters.

Incumbent utilizes critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illness, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative and disease preventive lifestyle choices. Identifies and solves complex clinical IR problems, collaborates with other UCSD and community health care providers, prepares cases to the relevant IR attending and consulting physicians, and trains staff and study coordinators to meet clinical standard of practice. Prepares and maintains files in anticipation of internal, TJC, sponsor, or FDA audits. Recruits and schedules clinical trials subjects, collects study data, establishes and maintains research protocols, and coordinates all follow-up procedures. The incumbent oversees regulatory compliance and quality assurance for industry studies and serves as primary resource for clinic staff. Plans and presents in-services to staff and/or community groups.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the PA or Sr. PA level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

  • California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

  • Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications with agreement to obtain ART certification within six months of hire.

  • Must obbtain a California Fluoroscopy Operator Permit within six months of employment.

  • Minimum six months working Physician Assistant (PA) experience.

  • Experience in treating patients in the field of vascular and interventional radiology.

  • Experience in performing more complex interventional procedures including PICC line placement, vascular access removal, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.

  • Strong knowle

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    UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.

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