Part Time Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (Butte, MT)

Diversified Radiology is a thriving and growing 75+ radiologist group founded in 1927 and partnered with US Radiology Specialists. Our practice is dedicated to providing quality, sub-specialized care and expertise in Denver, Colorado and throughout the nation via teleradiology. Our practice is truly ‘diversified’ providing diagnostic and interventional excellence to improve patient care with different hospital systems, independent outpatient imaging centers, tertiary care centers, community hospitals, specialty practices, and stand-alone ED and urgent care centers in 18 states and growing. Our case mix and complexity rivals that of teaching hospitals, but in a relaxed practice setting that values work/life balance. 

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Physician Assistant to join our team at St. James, in Butte, MT. This role requires coverage of 12 hours per week, with flexibility to split the hours between Tuesdays and Thursdays based on scheduling needs. The position is hourly with a competitive range of $66-$73 per hour, depending on experience, and offers eligibility for a 10% performance-based bonus. Please note that this position is not benefit-eligible. If you are looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

The Physician Assistant will work in accordance with the Radiologists to provide exceptional patient care and assist in the day-to-day clinical operations. Must be able to adapt to various clinical situations and perform a variety of complex procedures. Responsible for enhancing patient care by assisting the Radiology Physicians in the performance of various procedures, usually under image guidance, in the Interventional and diagnostic imaging environment.  The PA has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs and also involves other care partners (radiologist, referring providers, staff support) as needed to help ensure the appropriate provision of clinical services. The scope of work is ultimately defined by the supervising Radiologist and the facility in which assigned. 

• Responsible for performing procedures under general and proximate supervision and E&M within the scope of proactive of a radiology PA and as outlined on the delineation of privileges. 
• Operates computerized and diagnostic imaging equipment. 
• Responsible for assisting with training of new PA hires to include clinical responsibilities and procedural skillset. 
• Participates, collaborates, and actively engages with administration, radiologists, and hospital staff to achieve goals and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Involved in clinical work managing complex patients through advanced decision making, interpretation of laboratory values, assessment of radiological studies, clinical evaluations, and procedures.
• Serves as an educational and clinical resource to staff as well as to patients and their families. 
• Assists with formulation of policies and protocols as they relate to PA team and clinical workflow based off established guidelines.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by Operations Committee and/or site Medical Director.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing time and workload to manage all service lines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records and information to ensure that patients’ rights are protected at all times.

• Graduate level education
• Certification by the NCCPA, ACLS, BLS, PALS. One year clinical experience required in surgery, trauma, critical care, vascular, experience with clinical procedures and inpatient/outpatient consultations preferred  

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Ability to perform procedures requiring fine motor skills to include repetitive hand work
• Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to function effectively and adapt to a dynamic and often changing work environment including multiple hospital facilities  
• Direct Clinical Experience
• Adept with EMR, PACS and dictation systems
• Effective utilization of clinical equipment to include US/Fluoro/CT/Sherlock
• Highly motivated, ability to work with little supervision

• Working in a hospital, outpatient facility or diagnostic imaging center. 
• Moderate amount of lifting, reaching and bending.  Position requires walking and standing 75% of time.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a long history of employing exemplary individuals at every level, from sub-specialty radiologists, to human resources and IT specialists.