Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Radiology PA Consult exercises autonomy in medical decision making, managing patients with complex, acute, critical and chronic health conditions. PAs in these roles will function highly independently within their delegated assignments as part of a large multidisciplinary team. The Radiology PA Consult will provide care for patients in the adult inpatient and outpatient procedure settings, and are responsible for prioritizing and performing inpatient consultations, coordinating the peri-procedural care, communicating care plans and responding to the needs of the Interventional Radiology patients, family and other caregivers.
The successful candidate must adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population. Team members must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and must demonstrate problem solving skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance.
Responsibilities*
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responds to inpatient consult requests and performs consults to include pre-procedure case review, patient evaluation, peri-procedural coordination, and order entry.
- Partners with the IR physician of the day and IR inpatient team to prioritize, coordinate and direct procedure activity to achieve patient care needs while maximizing safety, quality and efficiency.
- Interfaces with Anesthesia?s physician floor runners to prioritize, plan and direct patient care activity.
- Reviews all same day/next day case requests in close collaboration with the IR physician for prioritization, staffing and planning.
- Communicates and problem-solves during coordination of procedural activity. Obtains, assigns and adjusts resources throughout the day including procedure rooms, staff, anesthesia and supporting services. Directs add-on scheduling.
- Responds to patient care and service communications including pages, phone calls, messaging through the EMR and emails.
- Evaluates and triages ED consults in collaboration with IR physician.
- Serves as consultant to nursing personnel and other health care professionals involved in the care of IR patients.
- Communicates plans of care and daily division activity to the IR technologists, nurse managers, scheduling team, prep and recovery areas, anesthesia and other stakeholders to coordinate all required resources.
- Serves as a resource for radiology prep, PACU, anesthesia and referring services.
- Supports the education mission by working closely with medical students, residents and fellows and they learn Interventional Radiology and develop graduated responsibilities.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for APPs.
- Provides clinical leadership in practice, participates in conferences and other professional development opportunities to promote continuous learning and remain knowledgeable of advancements in the field.
- Participates in and leads quality improvement efforts across the division, department and health system.
- Participates in research projects and supports the research mission, assisting with clinical research if applicable within the scope of the clinical operation.
- Provides coverage across unit assignments as required to meet patient care needs.
Required Qualifications*
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
- ACLS certification
- (2) Two or more years experience in Radiology.
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
- (3) Three years of experience as a Physician Assistant caring for adult patients
- Experience caring for adult patients in an inpatient setting, emergency department or surgical/procedural setting
- Candidate must also adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; demonstrate excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Full Time Salary range: $134,723 - $207,024 / year
What benefits can you look forward to?
- Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Generous Time Off Allowances
- $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekdays - Flexibility required.
Must provide cross coverage across unit assignments as required to meet patient care needs.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.