The Department of Radiology at The MetroHealth System a major teaching affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is offering an exciting and unique opportunities for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our team performing GI/GU Fluoroscopy procedures.

Summary:

This NP or PA will deliver direct patient care consistent with the nurse practitioner or physician assistant’s education, experience, and certification, in collaboration with a physician, which includes diagnosis, management and/or referral of health care issues. Promotes consumer, family, and community health through preventative health care actions and through patient advocacy. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

The successful candidate perform fluoroscopy guided procedures, including, but not limited to barium enema, barium follow through, barium swallow, fluoroscopy guided injections of joints and fistula, and speech/ swallow studies under the supervision of a Radiologist. Successful completion of the organization’s APP Transition to Practice program will be required in the first year of employment at MetroHealth.

Qualifications:

Required:

Nurse Practitioner required credentials:

· Graduate of an accredited DNP or MSN Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program

· Current RN and APRN license in the state of Ohio

· Board Certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in a family nurse practitioner or dual certified adult/pediatric nurse practitioner specialty.

· Current BLS

· Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtains within first year of practice

· Meets the requirements/qualifications for medical staff clinical privileges in the specialty/department within MetroHealth

· Maintains a standard care arrangement with physician and renews as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing

Physician Assistant required credentials:

· Graduate of an accredited Doctoral or MS Physician Assistant program.

· Current PA licensure in the State of Ohio.

· Board Certification as a Physician Assistant from NCCP

· Current BLS

· Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtains within first year of practice

· Meets the requirements/qualifications for medical staff clinical privileges in the specialty/department within MetroHealth

· Maintains a supervision agreement with physician and renews as required by the Ohio Board of Medicine

APPs at MetroHealth are afforded voting membership within the medical staff. We offer a competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, liability insurance, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and an impressive pension program with a generous employer match through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will have several employment opportunities to consider. However, few will offer you the personal and professional satisfaction and the opportunity to work in an academic, community integrated medical system that is leading the way to a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery, and teamwork. Our APPs are integrated and aligned within our medical staff culture and are supported by a strong APP Council to further develop practice. We have exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts, and we are looking for more to join us.

If you would like to be a part of our team, please send cover letter and CV to the attention of:

Dr. Venkataramu Krishnamurthy, MD, Chair, Department of Radiology at The MetroHealth System

Email: evazquez@metrohealth.org

Our healthcare providers are leaders in their field and choose to work for MetroHealth because equity in healthcare is their passion. Equity, inclusion, and diversity aren’t just who our patients are. Equity, inclusion, and diversity aren’t just who our employees are. Doing the difficult work of equity, inclusion, and diversity in our community and at the bedside is who we are. We redefine healthcare to improve the foundations of community health and well-being. Our commitment to our patients means that questions and concerns rooted in historical disparities are met with compassion, patience, and flexibility to meet the needs of each patient. That’s what we call EQUITY FIRST.

The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law.