Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology West Houston
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant (PA) is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. The PA impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. The primary location of practice will be at one of the outlying MD Anderson Houston Area Locations (HALs) with possible rotations to the main campus and/or one of the HALs locations.
This position will be located at the West Houston (HAL)
Key Functions
Prescribes medications, determines pre, intra, and post procedure medical management and writes orders with in their licensed scope of practice.
Formulates/executes plans for management of common IR periprocedural issues, including but not limited to: lab, transfusion, constrast, anticoagulation/antiplatelet, and post procedure pain management issues.
Assesses pre-procedure medical management issues such as, Periprocedural Hypertension/Hypotension, Fluids/Electrolytes imbalances(Critical Values), and Unmanaged Diabetes (Insulin Pump, Metformin Management, Hyper/Hypoglycemia).
The IR PA is expected to formulate a management plan with the IR physician and primary team regarding all aspect are periprocedural management. Demonstrates ability to triage cases appropriately.
Practices within E & M Billing and Compliance regulations and requirements and demonstrates ability to complete appropriate documentation. Provides clear written and verbal communication.
Manages post-procedure care for both outpatients and inpatients to identify any medical management issues, assess for immediate complications and/or identify sedation related events.
Assesses outpatient candidates for discharge, and evaluates extended recovery patients as required (as well as ensure discharge). Patient education is provided to both patients and thier families regarding proceudre preparation, expectations, recovery and post-procedure care and follow-up.
Inpatient rounding will be performed based on assignment;
Assessment of inpatients includes catheter evaluation and post procedure managment of complications and patient education.
Outpatient post procedure longitudinal efforts include coordinating with primary service for subsequent procedures, arranging repeat imaging/labs and establishing follow-up schedule/expectations. Phone and/or in person evaluations are performed to assess for complications, rate/record any adverse events, and ensure appropriate follow-up course is completed.
Patient satisfaction will be derived from above average interpersonal and communication skills. The PA will also participate in the development of patient education materials.
Understands the indications for IR procedues, how the procedure is performed, and the specific pre-procedure work-up, risks, and follow-up expectations.
Participates in interventional procedures either as an assistant to faculty, performing minor procedures with physician supervision. This will require above average manual dexterity for the use of catheters, guide-wires, syringes and needles to assist in biopsies, fluid/organ drainage, angiograms, and vascular interventional procedures.
The knowledge of sterile techniques will be essential for proper patient preparation.
The use of a radiology lead apron will be necessary in the procedure rooms. No physical limitations as such are permitted. Exposure to radiation will occur and will be controlled in appropriate limits set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). No access to such will be permitted while pregnant.
Participates in the following, (as appropriate) catheter suturing, chest tube removal, and catheter flushing/triaging.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
Preferred: None
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: A minimum one year of experience in a PA role. Surgical procedure experience strongly preferred.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Preferred: None
It is the policy of The University
of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity
without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional
policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required
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