NP PA Advanced Practice Provider - Pediatric Radiology

Intermountain Health

3d • $62 - $96 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” About this role: This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will join Intermountain Pediatric Imaging (IPI), the premier pediatric imaging group in the Intermountain West. We are a specialized group of pediatric radiologists employed by Intermountain Health, with close affiliation with the University of Utah Hospital. We provide exclusive imaging and interventional services for Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, the largest tertiary care hospital in the region, Primary Children’s Miller Campus newly opened in Lehi in 2024, as well as two dedicated pediatric outpatient imaging facilities. The APP will have a full time 40 hour/week schedule, generally Monday – Friday daytime hours, splitting time between our Salt Lake & Lehi hospitals with most time spent at the Salt Lake hospital. The APP will work collaboratively with pediatric radiologists and independently at the top of their scope of licensure. Essential responsibilities will include: Attaining proficiency in the full array of fluoroscopy exams performed on pediatric patients. Assuming the role as the patient-facing provider during imaging exams. Communicating the steps of the fluoroscopy exam and the intended benefit to the patient and/or guardian. As necessary, modify each imaging exam according to the age, developmental stage, or individual abilities of the patient. Report imaging findings observed during studies in a radiology report. In the interventional radiology suite, assume a primarily clinical role, with opportunities to assist the interventional radiologist in procedures and develop skills to perform minor procedures, as time and experience allows. Perform consultations and follow-up for interventional radiology procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. Attend educational meetings with radiologists to improve skills, maintain competency, and keep abreast of new developments in radiology. Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patients, patient families, and others. Provides appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care. Train staff in areas of clinical expertise. Provide teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care. Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill. May participate in research and utilize evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.

Requirements

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Utah state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Utah state controlled substance license
• Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior radiology and/or pediatric APP experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attaining proficiency in the full array of fluoroscopy exams performed on pediatric patients.
• Assuming the role as the patient-facing provider during imaging exams.
• Communicating the steps of the fluoroscopy exam and the intended benefit to the patient and/or guardian.
• As necessary, modify each imaging exam according to the age, developmental stage, or individual abilities of the patient.
• Report imaging findings observed during studies in a radiology report.
• In the interventional radiology suite, assume a primarily clinical role, with opportunities to assist the interventional radiologist in procedures and develop skills to perform minor procedures, as time and experience allows.
• Perform consultations and follow-up for interventional radiology procedures for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Attend educational meetings with radiologists to improve skills, maintain competency, and keep abreast of new developments in radiology.
• Conduct and/or coordinate education to increase the knowledge of patients, patient families, and others.
• Provides appropriate instruction based on patient needs to support the continuum of care.
• Train staff in areas of clinical expertise.
• Provide teaching of students as appropriate to increase their clinical knowledge and ensure safe patient care.
• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
• May participate in research and utilize evidence-based practice to promote quality patient care, protocol development, care process model development, and best practice standards for assigned patient population.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package.
• In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed