Imaging & Procedural PA — Inpatient & Outpatient Care

Rhode Island Medical Imaging; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Medical Imaging seeks a Physician Assistant to support physicians with radiologic cases in hospital and office settings. You will assist in image-guided procedures, provide patient assessments, interpretation of imaging tests, and ensure coordination with care teams under approved protocols.

The role emphasizes clinical accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with insurers, physicians, and support staff. A Rhode Island PA license, NCCPA certification, and ACLS/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Rhode Island.
• Current certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Must maintain active ACLS/BLS certification.
• Eligibility for employer-provided professional liability insurance coverage as required by the Board of Trustees.
• Current unrestricted DEA and RI Substance registration (if applicable).
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret routine results and preliminary interpretation of complex results or other exams (to be reviewed with the attending).
• Preliminary interpretation of diagnostic medical imaging tests including radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and PET.
• Assess patient suitability for moderate or other forms of procedural sedation; evaluate Mallampati score and ASA classification.
• Conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations with history, physicals, imaging orders, and prescriptions as appropriate.
• Complete pre- and post-procedure assessments and documentation; dictation and sign-off of encounters/procedures.
• Consult with allied medical and surgical services to facilitate patient care needs, including admission requests.
• Assist with review and scheduling of procedures; interface with patients and insurance; complete forms as needed.
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements; monitor legislation and advise on needed actions.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and societies; pursue ongoing education hours.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Rhode Island Medical Imaging seeks a Physician Assistant to support physicians with radiologic cases in hospital and office settings. You will assist in image-guided procedures, provide patient assessments, interpretation of imaging tests, and ensure coordination with care teams under approved protocols.

The role emphasizes clinical accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with insurers, physicians, and support staff. A Rhode Island PA license, NCCPA certification, and ACLS/BLS are required.