**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? **Department:** Radiology **Entity:** Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania Healthcare System **Location:** Pennsylvania Hospital **Hours:** Full time position: Monday through Friday, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, No weekends, No call, No holidays **Summary:** All Physician Assistants function under the guidelines as designed by Penn Medicine medical staff and are credentialed through that body. The Physician Assistant will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through a Written Practice Agreement with their supervising physician. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the supervising physician and within the Human Resource guidelines. The Physician Assistant will contribute to excellence in education, leadership, professionalism, and clinical practice. Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Penn Radiology is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in performing fluoroscopic procedures (static and dynamic), Ultrasound, Computed Tomography or Fluoroscopic guided biopsies, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography or Fluoroscopic drainages and drainage catheter placements. **Responsibilities:** Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team. Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records. Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary. The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement. Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards. Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status. Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support. Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care. Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization. Participated in preceptorship of PA students and other healthcare learners. Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately. **Additional Responsibilities** Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: Fluoroscopic procedures including but not limited to modified barium swallows with speech and swallow pathologist, esophagrams, upper gastrointestinal studies, barium enemas, small bowel follow through, voiding cystourethrogram, retrograde urethrograms, and hysterosalpingograms. Superficial biopsy procedures including but not limited to thyroid nodule biopsy, lymph node biopsy, and salivary gland biopsy. Drainage placement, replacement and removal including but not limited to abscess cavities and gastrostomy tubes. Radiology Tasks: Assist with providing preliminary reports on abdominal x-rays and protocoling fluoroscopic, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance studies. Participation in radiology quality programs and initiatives. Coordination of Care: Manage the radiology coordination for both inpatient and outpatients by reaching out to providers to clarify relevant radiology orders. Patient Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of patients prior to their arrival for their procedures. This includes reviewing medical histories, medications, and lab work. Team Collaboration: Working closely with Radiology attendings, residents, technicians, and nurses. Provide training and teaching for other APPs, radiology residents, and fellows. Professional Development: Encouraged to participate in national Radiology meetings. Presentation at these events is supported but not mandatory. **Credentials:** National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant (Required) Physician Assistant (Required) Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Advanced Cardiac Life Support **Education or Equivalent Experience:** Master of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: Physician Assistant Equivalent New to practice or < 2.5 years, The Physician Assistant must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. Master’s degree required except for current employees grandfathered prior to implementation of PAaCE We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 273929