Advanced Practice Provider/Physician Assistant - Austin, Texas - Austin Radiological Association

Ara-Diagnostic-Imaging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Radiology Partners seeks an advanced practice provider to join our Austin-based team. You will handle hospital consultations, perform history and physicals, post-procedure follow-ups, and supervise image-guided procedures as needed.

Experience with procedures is beneficial. We offer supervised education in image-guided techniques, with a collegial environment and daily radiologist interaction. The role supports stroke and level I trauma centers across our network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an educational program for physician assistants accredited by the ARC-PA or successor entities.
• Passage of PANCE within 6 attempts.
• NCCPA Certification.
• Passage of the jurisprudence (JP) exam.
• Have practiced at least 20 hours a week for 40 weeks in one of the two years preceding application.

Responsibilities

• Hospital based consultations, procedures, and follow ups
• Limited outpatient pre/post procedure clinic

Skills

Procedures experience

Hospital-based care

Education

PA program graduate (ARC-PA accredited)

NCCPA certification

PANCE within 6 attempts

Jurisprudence exam

20 hours/week for 40 weeks in 2 years

Job description

We are seeking an advanced practice provider to join our growing section of existing APPs in Austin. The ideal candidate would be interested in hospital encounters including consultations, performing history and physical examinations, post procedure follow-up evaluations with associated progress note charting, and performing procedures. Existing experience performing procedures is beneficial, but not an absolute requirement. Supervised education and training in image-guided procedures is available. Procedure expectations currently include lumbar punctures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and ultrasound guided fine needle aspirations.

Opportunities exist for additional training to perform image guided drainages, biopsies, and catheter placements. The work environment is highly collegial and includes direct radiologist interaction on a daily basis. Our workflow is highly optimized for efficiency and includes radiology assistants/support staff as well as in house IT. We cover a range of facility types including stroke centers and level I trauma centers. Outpatient clinical duties are limited but may include pre procedure or post procedure patient encounters in our existing outpatient interventional radiology clinic. The schedule has proven to be sustainable, and the case mix is rewarding.

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

ARA serves 24 hospitals and operates 18 outpatient imaging centers but by the end of 2026, we’ll be serving 19 outpatient imaging centers. ARA is partnered with the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas to redefine how diagnostic testing is designed, delivered and leveraged to improve the health. As a Radiology Partners practice, we are an innovative practice focused on transforming how radiologists provide consistently exceptional services to hospitals, imaging centers, referring physicians and patients. We serve our clients with an operational focus, and, above all, a commitment to quality patient care. Our mission is To Transform Radiology.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hospital based consultations, procedures, and follow ups
• Limited outpatient pre/post procedure clinic

Malpractice coverage along with competitive benefits package and salary are offered. There is additional compensation available through productivity incentive program and call opportunities.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities
• Passage of PANCE within 6 attempts
• NCCPA Certification
• Passage of the jurisprudence (JP) exam
• Have practiced at least 20 hours a week for 40 weeks in one of the two years preceding application

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$140,000k. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Radiology Partners, through its affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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