What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procedural Radiology Physician Assistant - UVMMC position at University of Vermont Medical Center?
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Diagnostic Radiology team in a fulltime, outpatient procedural role. In this position you will work closely with a large group of radiologists and provide handson clinical care that directly supports MSK, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound services.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with radiologists across MSK, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound divisions to support smooth procedural workflow.
- Perform clinicbased procedures such as joint injections and other therapeutic injections.
- Evaluate patients independently, develop treatment plans, and manage pre and postprocedure care.
- Conduct histories andphysicals, review imaging, and complete documentation.
- Participate in select radiologyguided procedures.
- Contribute to efficient coordination of outpatient radiology procedural services.
Schedule
- 1.0 FTE, fulltime (40 hours/week)
- Day/evening shifts(10-12 hours)
- No weekends and no call
Candidate Requirements & Experience
- Experienced PA with a strong background in handson clinical work
- New graduates are not being considered at this time
Procedural Competence (Required):
- IV placement
- Injections
- Minor procedures
- Independent patient management
- Ability to practice with confidence and autonomy in a procedural setting.
Interest in Expanding Procedural Scope within Radiology:
- Joint injections
- Thyroid biopsies
- Fluoroscopyrelated tasks
WhyUVMMC?
- Procedurally rich rolewith meaningful autonomy and handson clinical work.
- Work alongside20 radiologistsacross multiple subspecialties in a highly collaborative environment.
- Academic medical center environment with access to systemwide education and professional development.
- Opportunity to develop advanced radiologybased procedural skills with dedicated training.
- Academic medical center environment with access to systemwide education and professional development.
- Ability to make an immediate impact on patient access and procedural workflow.
Education
PA:Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program (prior to January 2001 - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
If you're ready to deliver highquality outpatient procedural care within a collaborative radiology team, we encourage you to apply!
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.