What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Procedural Physician Assistant position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Diagnostic Radiology team in a full‑time, outpatient procedural role. In this position you will work closely with a large group of radiologists and provide hands‑on clinical care that directly supports MSK, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound services.
What You’ll Do
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 high‑quality outpatient procedural care within a collaborative radiology team, we encourage you to apply!
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with radiologists across MSK, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound divisions to support smooth procedural workflow.
- Perform clinic‑based procedures such as joint injections and other therapeutic injections.
- Evaluate patients independently, develop treatment plans, and manage pre‑ and post‑procedure care.
- Conduct histories and physicals, review imaging, and complete documentation.
- Participate in select radiology‑guided procedures.
- Contribute to efficient coordination of outpatient radiology procedural services.
- 1.0 FTE, full‑time (40 hours/week)
- Day/evening shifts (10–12 hours)
- No weekends and no call
- Experienced PA with a strong background in hands‑on clinical work
- Not open to new graduates at this time
- IV placement
- Injections
- Minor procedures
- Independent patient management
- Ability to practice with confidence and autonomy in a procedural setting.
- Joint injections
- Thyroid biopsies
- Fluoroscopy‑related tasks
- Procedurally rich role with meaningful autonomy and hands‑on clinical work.
- Work alongside 20 radiologists across multiple subspecialties in a highly collaborative environment.
- Academic medical center environment with access to systemwide education and professional development.
- Opportunity to develop advanced radiology‑based 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.
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 high‑quality outpatient procedural care within a collaborative radiology team, we encourage you to apply!