Instructor - Physician Assistant

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiology Physician Assistant at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston provides clinical and procedural support to Interventional Radiologists, assisting with procedures and coordinating patient care. Under supervision of staff physicians, you perform pre- and post-procedural management, document thoroughly, and help develop treatment plans in adherence with clinical protocols.

Must hold a Texas PA license, Master’s degree, BLS, and any required department specialty certifications; no prior

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for PA; Bachelor’s accepted based on terminal degree requirements at graduation.
• Current Texas PA license; department-specific specialty certification as required.
• BLS certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in Interventional Radiology procedures and clinical evaluations.
• Obtain detailed patient histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (X-rays, ECGs, labs, etc.).
• Administer injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
• Provide pre-operative counseling and obtain informed consent.
• Record pre-, intra-, and post-operative notes and orders.
• Maintain thorough documentation of histories, findings, treatments, and procedures.
• Develop treatment plans with supervising physicians and provide discharge instructions.
• Provide post-operative wound care and patient education per protocols.
• Refer patients to physicians or specialists when appropriate.
• Prescribe or recommend medications and therapies within scope.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Procedural support

Patient care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor’s degree acceptable based on terminal degree requirements

Job description

Division: Radiology

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

Job Summary

The Radiology Physician Assistant provides clinical and procedural support to Interventional Radiologists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. The position involves assisting with interventional radiology procedures, performing clinical assessments, coordinating patient care, and providing pre- and post-procedural management under the supervision of staff physicians. The Physician Assistant works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure adherence to clinical protocols.

Job Duties

• Assists physicians in Interventional Radiology procedures and clinical evaluations.
• Obtains detailed patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies including X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Administers therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
• Provides pre-operative counseling and gathers informed consent for interventional radiology procedures.
• Records pre-operative, operative, and post-operative notes and orders.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation including patient histories, physical findings, progress notes, treatments, and procedures.
• Develops treatment plans and prognosis in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Provides written discharge instructions and educates patients on therapeutic regimens, home care, and health maintenance.
• Performs follow-up evaluations and ongoing patient care in accordance with physician-established protocols.
• Performs procedures including abscess incision and drainage and wound closure.
• Provides post-operative wound care and counseling.
• Discusses patient cases with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Prescribes or recommends medications and other treatments such as physical therapy, consistent with scope of practice and institutional protocols.
• Refers patients to physicians or specialized healthcare resources when appropriate.
• Provides general medical care and treatment under the direction of Interventional Radiologists.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by staff Interventional Radiologists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.