APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Interventional Radiology

Facility: West Patient Building, 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117. Shift: 8-hour day shifts, full-time, 40 hours/week. Requisition: R-0279303. Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology – Interventional/Invasive.

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) practices medicine in collaboration with physicians and care team members, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patient health concerns across the lifespan, providing preventive services, and coordinating care to promote optimal outcomes. The primary focus is performing interventional radiology (IR) procedures under the supervision of an IR radiologist, including paracentesis, thoracentesis, thyroid biopsies, chest tube placement/removal, and other tube checks. The role also includes inpatient rounding on IR patients requiring post-procedure follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Perform IR procedures under radiologist supervision: paracentesis, thoracentesis, thyroid biopsies, chest tube placement/removal, and tube checks.
• Conduct inpatient rounding on IR patients for post-procedure follow-up.
• Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
• Perform procedures and treatments within scope of practice; assist with procedures when indicated.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.
• Clinical experience in specialty area preferred but not required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by state).
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice where variation exists.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Details at sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Full-time
• Weekly hours: 40