RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! Under supervision of physician, responsible for assisting in performing history and physicals for the medical and surgical workup care of patients in the outpatient setting. Participate in all aspects of patient care as indicated.

This is a per diem position working varying shifts.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

(35%) Patient Examination

Accepts referral of patients from Chiropractors, Family Practice physicians and other health care professionals to assist with current History & Physical (H & P) volumes and provide H&P management of patients for referring offices Initiates an appropriate assessment of patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive Obtains patients’ health history from interview of patient and others, and from review of pertinent health records Performs physical examinations Consults with supervising physician or radiologists as appropriate with patient’s histories

 

(35%) Diagnosis & Treatment

Orders pertinent diagnostic tests and procedures Interprets health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the accumulated data Formulates treatment plan, ensuring timely provision of necessary health care services Orders necessary medications and other therapeutic equipment and supplies within the scope of practice Educates and informs patients regarding the nature of their pain and the progress of evaluation and treatment Educates patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention Analyzes accumulated health information and collects additional observational, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate Makes health record entries which are legible, concise, and timely Advocates for the rights of patients Provides primary clinical therapy and treatment of individual and groups of patient(s)

 

(25%) Research & Administration

Participate in various seminars, presentations, and marketing events designed to educate potential referring health care providers and help grow the practice Maintains QA case date base, assists with research projects and clinical trials and evaluating/developing patient education information Participates in the collection and preparation of reports on patient care activities Participates in research projects and in the preparation of articles for publication Conducts audits related to advanced practice health care techniques and takes part in quality assurance programs Maintains current knowledge in the field of practice and informs staff of changes Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work

 

(5%) Performs other work as assigned