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Experienced Physician Assistant -Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | Manassas, Haymarket, & Culpeper Virginia
Position Overview:
UVA Community Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join a high-performing Radiology team serving three community hospitals across Northern Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of diagnostic and interventional radiology, with a role designed to balance fluoroscopic procedures and image-guided interventions in a dynamic, patient-centered environment. Providers in this position benefit from a physician-led, highly collaborative culture backed by the resources of an academic health system, meaningful variety through a multi-site practice model, exposure to both inpatient and procedural care, and a thoughtfully structured scope that allows clinicians to build expertise across approximately diagnostic and interventional radiology.
Practice & Team Environment:
- Supportive, physician leadership with strong APP engagement
Highly engaged executive leadership committed to safety and sustainable practice models
Culture of partnership and flexibility, with an emphasis on clinician well-being
- There is a culture of "Yes," with a strong commitment to partnering with providers to establish the optimal patient-provider experience
- Experienced clinical and administrative support teams
- Community-based organization committed to serving with a growing medical group and strong backing of an academic medical center
- Highly competitive benefits package
- Competitive salary and incentives
- Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME related activities
Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System
Generous time off and CME policies
Clinical Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Radiology:
- Perform real-time fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., barium swallows, upper GI series, esophagrams, joint injections/arthrograms, lumbar punctures, HSGs).
- Review prior imaging, gather clinical history, and formulate accurate assessment plans.
- Generate clear, accurate preliminary procedural reports for attending radiologist review.
- Possess or able to obtain ARRT fluoroscopy training to operate fluoroscopy
Interventional Radiology:
Perform light IR procedures (e.g., paracentesis, thoracentesis, PICC insertions, port removals, lumbar punctures).
- Conduct daily inpatient rounding for pre- and post-procedural IR patients.
Patient Care & Coordination:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-procedural histories, physical exams, and lab reviews.
- Review prior imaging
- Obtain informed consent, thoroughly explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients.
- Provide post-procedure education and follow-up care instructions to patients and families.
This position will rotate to all 3 Community Health Hospitals located in Manassas, Haymarket, and Culpeper.
Candidate Qualifications:
NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant
Virginia licensure (or eligibility)
Fluoroscopy training (VA Board compliant)
Strong clinical judgement, procedural proficiencies, collaborative and communication skills
Experience with diagnostic fluoroscopy, arthrograms, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, or other image-guided procedures
Prior experience in radiology, interventional radiology preferred
The base compensation range for this role is an hourly rate of $61.28 - $74.82for a 1.0 clinical FTE status. Individual compensation will be determined by fair market value and the selected candidate's qualifications, clinical experience, specialty training, credentials, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs, such as productivity, quality, non-productivity, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
Salary : $61 - $75