Provider -Advanced Practice Interventional Radiology

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Columbus, MS is seeking a Provider in Advanced Practice Interventional Radiology. The role involves performing comprehensive assessments, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and managing patient care through minimally invasive procedures. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience as an APP, a Master's or Doctoral level education, and hold necessary licenses. This position plays a crucial role in optimizing patient outcomes and requires strong collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning as APP.
• Experience in acute care, procedural specialties, or radiology-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care.
• Obtains informed consent and ensures patient understanding.
• Assists with minimally invasive procedures under supervision.
• Educates patients and families on care expectations.

Skills

Comprehensive assessments

Patient education

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Provider -Advanced Practice Interventional Radiology

Columbus, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 40195
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit BMG Clinics
• Department BMG Northern MS

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient’s health problems and service in various settings as researchers, consultants and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups and communities. Performs compressive assessments, and diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising radiologists.
• Evaluates patient medical history, medications, allergies (including contrast media), and laboratory data (e.g., renal function, coagulation parameters) to assess procedural risk.
• Obtains informed consent, ensuring patients understand indications, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Assists with and performs minimally invasive, image-guided procedures (e.g., biopsies, drain placements, vascular access) under radiologist supervision and within APP scope of practice and credentialing.
• Provides moderate sedation in accordance with hospital policy (if credentialed).
• Performs post-procedure assessments, manages complications, and communicates findings to referring teams.
• Writes orders, prescribes medications, orders diagnostic tests, and interprets results consistent with practice authority.
• Educates patients and families on pre-, intra-, and post-procedure expectations and care requirements.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up planning, and care coordination with referring providers.
• Practices according to state/federal regulations, organizational policies, and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborates with radiologists, nurses, technologists, and other health care professionals to optimize workflow and patient outcomes.
• Supports quality improvement projects, performance benchmarks, and departmental initiatives.
• Supports lifelong learning, engages in continuing education, and contributes to APP professional development.
• Completes documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.

Specifications

Experience

• 1 year clinical experience functioning as APP
• 1 year clinical experience as an APP (NP or PA), preferably in acute care, procedural specialties, or radiology-related fields (IR, Sx, EM, CC)

Education

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licensure

• Current unencumbered RN and APRN license (for NPs) or PA license