Job Description

The Interventional Neuroradiology Physician Assistant at Lahey Hosptial and Medical Center provides comprehensive care to patients with complex neurovascular and spine conditions requiring endovascular or image-guided interventions. Working in collaboration with interventional neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, the APP provides patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic services across throughout the continuumfrom consultation, inpatient, outpatient, procedural, and post-procedural care settings. This includes patient assessments, care coordination, and procedural support to optimize outcomes, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial patient evaluations and consultations for neurovascular conditions (e.g., stroke, aneurysms, AVMs, carotid stenosis) with physician partnership.
• Perform history-taking, physical examinations, and appropriate documentation.
• Assist with pre-procedure preparation, including patient education, informed consent, and coordination of labs and imaging.
• Provide intra-procedural support within scope, including sedation assistance, sterile field preparation, and imaging interpretation support.
• Manage post-procedure recovery and care, including monitoring, follow-ups, and documentation of outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care.

Procedural and Technical Support:

• Participate in procedural planning, imaging review, and documentation.
• Support interventional procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, carotid stenting, and spinal embolization within scope of licensure and training.

Administrative and Quality Improvement:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in departmental QA/QI initiatives and morbidity & mortality reviews.
• Contribute to protocol development and clinical pathways.
• Attend and participate in relevant conferences, CME, and ongoing education.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Current state licensure as PA-C.
• National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• DEA registration required or ability to obtain.

Experience:

• Prior experience in interventional radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, or critical care preferred.
• New graduates with strong clinical rotations in relevant areas may be considered.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and procedural understanding.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Ability to interpret neuroimaging studies and understand neurovascular anatomy.

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