Central Illinois Radiological Associates (CIRA) is a private radiology practice with 70+ physicians providing specialty expertise in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology services to ambulatory facilities, clinics and hospitals throughout Illinois.  We are currently recruiting a full time Physician’s Assistant to join our team of vascular and interventional radiology professionals at our Riverside Medical Center location in Kankakee Illinois.

Responsibilities include:

• Serves as an extension of the radiologist, utilizing their knowledge of clinical medicine and radiology to thoroughly assess and care for each patient.
• Performs patient assessments to include medical history, physical exams and rounding on interventional radiology patients post procedure.
• Collaborates with the physician to develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Serves as a liaison between floor nurses and the IR section.
• Performs minor procedures under the interventional radiologist supervision.
• Educates patients & families regarding planned procedures, their attendant risks and answers any questions that arise.
• Dictates clinical notes and documents patient care services in the electronic health record system.

Qualifications include: Licensed Physician’s Assistant in the State of Illinois, previous experience in ICU/Emergency/Surgery/Radiology or related field preferred, strong interpersonal & communication skills to effectively interact with others; ability to cultivate customer relationships with hospitals, physicians, employees and patients; promotes quality patient care; and is strategically focused in accomplishing customer goals while working with the group to continue expanding our practice. We are a dynamic successful group offering a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Interested candidates may forward their CV to:

Central Illinois Radiological Associates, Ltd.

Attn: Val Squillante

111 Oakwood Road

East Peoria, IL   61611

Phone: (309) 740-4272

Fax: (309) 740-7479

Email: vsquillante@cirarad.net