Interventional Radiology PA: Hands-on Procedures & Teaching

Faculty Physicians Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Faculty Physicians Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Physician Assistant Interventional Radiology to provide patient care under physician supervision.

You will perform ultrasound- and CT-guided procedures, manage pre- and post-procedural care, and assist in complex IR interventions to support surgical specialties. Requirements include PA licensure in Maryland, NCCPA certification, 2+ years IR-related experience, and proficiency in ultrasound guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
• Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician's Assistant is required
• Two or more years of post-graduate experience in interventional radiology, vascular or general surgery, orthopedics, urology, or other procedure intensive setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in ultrasound-guided vascular access and sterile bedside procedures
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
• Eligibility for moderate sedation privileges and for Maryland CDS and federal DEA registration
• Preferred: Prior IR experience at an academic or quaternary referral center, IV access, Dialysis access, US or CT Guided biopsy, catheter exchanges; experience precepting medical students, fellows, PA students; radiation safety or fluoroscopy operator training; EPIC and PACS proficiency
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent procedures: Ultrasound-guided vascular access, PICCs, tunneled central venous catheters and ports; ultrasound- and CT-guided biopsy; drainage procedures; paracentesis and thoracentesis; nephrostomy and other exchanges; venography and dialysis access intervention; lumbar puncture and myelography, joint injections and aspirations.
• Performs angiography and embolization, TIPS, ablation, chemoembolization and lymphangiography; catheter management and closure device deployment.
• Administers and monitors moderate sedation; operates fluoroscopic, ultrasound, and CT guidance per ALARA principles.
• Conducts pre- and post-procedural care: H&Ps, risk assessment, anticoagulation and antibiotic management; inpatient rounding; orders and discharge summaries; urgent consults; manages post-procedure complications.
• Conducts new and follow-up consults; supports faculty clinics; treatment planning and patient education.
• Provides hands-on procedural instruction; supports onboarding and competency assessment of new advanced practice providers; teaching is required.

Skills

Ultrasound-guided vascular access

Interventional radiology procedures

Suturing and injections

Moderate sedation administration

Education

Graduation from PA program approved by QA board

NCCPA certification required

Maryland PA licensure required

2+ years post-graduate IR/vascular/surgical experience

CPR and BLS required

ACLS or equivalent certifications

Eligibility for Maryland CDS and DEA registration

Tools

EPIC

PACS

Job description

Faculty Physicians Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Physician Assistant Interventional Radiology to provide patient care under physician supervision.

You will perform ultrasound- and CT-guided procedures, manage pre- and post-procedural care, and assist in complex IR interventions to support surgical specialties. Requirements include PA licensure in Maryland, NCCPA certification, 2+ years IR-related experience, and proficiency in ultrasound guidance.