About the position
The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant position is a full-time role within a well-established, physician-owned private practice located in the Central Valley of California. This practice operates two robust free-standing imaging centers and provides coverage for local hospitals, including a busy comprehensive stroke center and a trauma center. The team consists of a diverse group of physicians, including fellowship-trained interventional radiologists and neuro-interventional radiologists, who specialize in various areas such as neuro, musculoskeletal, body imaging, and nuclear medicine. The interventional radiology service offers a wide range of advanced procedures, including treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD), venous disease, interventional oncology (Y-90), kyphoplasty, and gastrointestinal/genitourinary diseases. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual eager to advance their skills in a supportive environment. The practice is situated in the Northern California Central Valley, which is conveniently located near the San Francisco Bay Area, offering a dramatically lower cost of living. The region boasts a favorable climate for outdoor activities, with easy access to local skiing, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa Valley wine country, and the beaches of Santa Cruz and Monterey. Some physicians choose to reside in the Central Valley, while others commute from the Bay Area, benefiting from an easy reverse commute. As an Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant, you will perform a variety of functions and technical procedures essential for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. You will also participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities, contributing to the overall quality of care provided by the practice.
Responsibilities
- Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
- Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
- Performs daily patient rounds.
- Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
- Interprets laboratory and test results.
- Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
- Notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts upon discharge.
- Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, required.
- Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the California State Department of Education, required.
- Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required.
- Current BLS certification, required.
Benefits
- Salary is negotiable based on experience.
- Willingness to train the right candidate.
