Physician Assistant

Jobtailor; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide safe and patient-centered MRI diagnostic care. You will assess patients, review histories, document consent, and support image-guided arthrograms.

Responsibilities include administering contrast, monitoring for adverse reactions, and collaborating with radiologists and nurses. Travel among Shields MRI sites is required; strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for MA PA licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification and MA PA license.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred or policy-based.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in MRI diagnostic services.
• Perform patient assessments including history, allergies, medications, labs, and contraindications.
• Verify referring clinician orders and relevant clinical information.
• Perform arthrograms and image-guided procedures within scope and privileges.
• Administer contrast media and other meds per laws, protocols, and policies.
• Obtain and document informed consent; provide pre- and post-procedure education and follow-up.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and emergencies; respond promptly.
• Collaborate with radiologists, MRI technologists, and clinical team.
• Document assessments, procedures, meds, contrast, and clinical information.
• Maintain infection prevention, medication safety, contrast and radiation safety, patient ID, and standards.
• Communicate clinical concerns to supervising radiologists.
• Maintain credentials and site privileges; travel between Shields MRI locations.
• Perform related duties within authorized scope.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Contrast Media Administration

Informed Consent Documentation

MRI Safety Principles

Fluoroscopy Practices

Infection Prevention

Clinical Judgment

Emergency Response

Sterile Technique

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure)

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current MA Physician Assistant license

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred or required per policy)

Tools

None specified

Job description

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care associated with MRI diagnostic services
• Perform patient assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and contraindications
• Verify referring clinician orders and relevant clinical information
• Perform arthrograms and associated image-guided procedures within approved scope, competency, and site-specific privileges
• Administer contrast media and other medications according to laws, protocols, delegated authority, and company policies
• Obtain and document informed consent
• Provide pre- and post-procedure assessment, education, instructions, and follow-up
• Monitor patients and respond to adverse reactions, complications, and medical emergencies
• Collaborate with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, and clinical team members
• Accurately document assessments, procedures, medications, contrast administration, and other clinical information
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, contrast safety, radiation safety, patient identification, and other clinical standards
• Communicate and elevate clinical concerns to supervising radiologists
• Maintain competencies, credentials, continuing education, and site-specific privileges
• Travel between designated Shields MRI locations based on operational and patient-care needs
• Perform other related clinical duties within authorized scope of practice

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher as required for Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required based on Shields Health policy
• Must meet all Shields Health credentialing and privileging requirements applicable to the position
• For fluoroscopy-guided arthrograms or other fluoroscopic procedures: must meet Massachusetts requirements for Physician Assistants authorized to operate fluoroscopic X-ray systems and perform fluoroscopic procedures, or successfully complete required training, examination, and authorization prior to independently performing such procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing arthrograms and related image-guided procedures
• Strong patient assessment and clinical history-taking skills
• Knowledge of contrast media, including appropriate use, contraindications, precautions, and management of adverse reactions
• Understanding of MRI safety principles and screening requirements
• Knowledge of radiation safety and fluoroscopy practices when performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and procedural safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered bedside manner
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently within established clinical privileges while collaborating effectively with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
• Understanding of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and healthcare compliance requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel among assigned Shields Health locations based on staffing and operational needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing patient-centered care in MRI diagnostic services, including performing arthrograms and image-guided procedures while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality clinical care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Arthrogram Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Contrast Media Administration
• Informed Consent Documentation
• MRI Safety Principles
• Fluoroscopy Practices
• Infection Prevention
• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Sterile Technique
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate Bedside Manner
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient-Centered Care
• MRI Diagnostic Services
• Clinical Standards
• Healthcare Compliance
• HIPAA
• Radiation Safety
• Medication Safety
• Clinical Privileges
• Emergency Situations
• Operational Needs