Radiology NP or PA

Are you a passionate Radiology NP or PA who thrives within a cohesive and innovative team? Is exceptional patient care your hallmark? Is the flexibility of a per diem schedule important to you?  If so, please consider joining our Dignity Health Medical Group Radiology team in the Greater Phoenix area!

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 300 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles.  DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students.

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Following is a summary of what you can expect in this role:

• Assist in the performance of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults, consents and rounding
• Perform history and physical examinations of radiology patients
• Order laboratory and radiographic studies
• Assist with radiology procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, image guided IV access, as well as fluoroscopy examinations.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
• Assist with patient education, follow up and discharge notes
• Assist with training of new APP hires 
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care
• Work within a multidisciplinary team
• Additional duties as assigned by clinical or operational leadership

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Minimum Requirements:

PA Requirements:

• Degree as a Physician Assistant
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Background in pre-med preferred
• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Diagnostic Radiology or Interventional Radiology PA strongly preferred
• Ability to perform procedures requiring fine motor skills to include repetitive handwork
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision
• Must hold and maintain: a.) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b.) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

NP Requirements: 

• Master's Degree in nursing. Graduate of accredited program for nurse practitioners
• Compact state or Arizona RN license
• Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse license
• Surgical First Assist certification
• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Diagnostic Radiology or Interventional Radiology NP strongly preferred
• Ability to perform procedures requiring fine motor skills to include repetitive handwork
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision
• Must hold and maintain National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: a.) NP-AACN, b.)  NP-AANP,  c.)  NP-ANCC
• ACNP certification preferred
• Valid DEA registration
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.