Pediatric Radiology Physician Assistant

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital seeks a Physician Assistant to join its Pediatric Radiology team. The PA will work with pediatric radiologists and the care team to care for pediatric patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for caring for children. The role includes scheduled hours, rotation coverage for fluoroscopy, and collaboration with anesthesia, nurses, and technologists in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Eligible for Texas PA license.
• BLS certification current.
• Ability to obtain hospital credentials.
• Experience in pediatric radiology or pediatric interventional radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform all fluoroscopic procedures in the department.
• Collaborate with pediatric radiologists and multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in on-call rotation for fluoroscopic procedures (7 days per month).
• Provide high-quality care to pediatric patients before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fluoroscopy procedures

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies

NCCPA certification

Texas PA license eligibility

BLS certification

Credentialing eligibility

Pediatric radiology experience

Job description

Physician Assistant – Pediatric Radiology

Position Summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Radiology team. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with pediatric radiologists and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality care to pediatric patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric environment while supporting the Radiology team in the evaluation, preparation, and care of patients before, during, and after procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in caring for children and adolescents.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Responsible for performing all fluoroscopic (fluoro) procedures within the department
• Will participate in on-call rotation for fluoroscopic procedures (7 days per month)

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (required).
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required).
• Eligible for or able to obtain a Texas Physician Assistant license (required).
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital and medical staff credentials and privileges as required (required).
• Previous experience in pediatric radiology or pediatric interventional radiology (required).

The Physician Assistant will practice in a specialized pediatric hospital environment and collaborate closely with pediatric radiologists, nurses, radiologic technologists, anesthesia providers, child life specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The position may involve caring for patients ranging from neonates through adolescents and young adults, including patients with complex medical conditions.

Please, no locums or external recruitment firm inquiries.