Interventional Radiology PA: Hands-On Care & Procedures

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center within the Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Interventional Radiology Section. The role involves supervised medical and procedural support for IR services, patient evaluation, planning, and coordination of care.

Key duties include IR procedure support, consent, and post-procedure documentation, with a schedule of M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and no telework.

Qualifications

• License as Physician Assistant recognized in the United States.
• Current credentials to practice as a Physician Assistant in VA healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervised medical and procedural support for the Interventional Radiology service.
• Performs initial and interim histories and physical examinations.
• Assists in obtaining informed consent for procedures.
• Orders routine laboratory, radiologic, EKG, and diagnostic testing under supervision.
• Develops competency in basic IR procedures under supervision (paracentesis, thoracentesis, image-guided aspiration, catheter removals, lumbar puncture, tube exchanges).
• Completes post-procedure documentation and orders; coordinates admissions and discharges.
• Participates in scheduling, coordination with IR staff, anesthesia, and support staff.
• Contributes to quality assurance and data collection.

Job description

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center within the Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Interventional Radiology Section. The role involves supervised medical and procedural support for IR services, patient evaluation, planning, and coordination of care.

Key duties include IR procedure support, consent, and post-procedure documentation, with a schedule of M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and no telework.