Physician Assistant- Radiology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a Physician Assistant - Radiology.

The PA will take patient histories and perform exams, then coordinate comprehensive radiology care and treatment plans. Key duties include ordering radiology studies and consults, assisting in interventional radiology procedures, prescribing medications within scope, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Provide and coordinate medical care, including diagnoses and care plans.
• Order diagnostic studies and referrals, including non-VA care.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and treatments.
• Participate in clinical research and training.
• Admit and discharge patients in collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients, including care plans.
• Ordering VA specialty service consults and non-VA care and consults.
• Ordering diagnostic studies and other tests, such as MRI/CT.
• Administering medications and providing patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history taking

Clinical examinations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

EMR documentation

Radiology coordination

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is for a Physician Assistant - Radiology at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations. Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in any care setting, including establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care. Ordering VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and local facility policy and procedures.

Ordering patient care supplies. Evaluating patients to determine the need for further health care. Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests, such as MRI, CT scans, etc. Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities. Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens. Ordering ancillary services, such as, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc.

Writing orders for and/or prescribing medications. Ordering prosthetic devices. Administering, ordering and dispensing IM, IV, SQ, and oral medications. Providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Providing care in non-traditional health care settings, such as tele-health, secure messaging, e-consults, and Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS).

Admitting and discharging patients in consultation with, and on behalf of the collaborating physician/service; PA's may be delegated responsibility for admitting patients, but the decision to admit or discharge a patient remains with the collaborating physicians. Documentation of inpatient notes completed by PA's will require co-signatures.

Documenting a discharge summary (the collaborating physician must write a discharge note or cosign the discharge summary in accordance with Joint Commission standards). Obtaining consent for and documenting procedures performed by the applicant, that are within their identified Scope of Practice. Educating healthcare trainees. Participation in clinical research. Signing death certificates per state policy.

Perform emergency duties carried out for patients in life-threatening situations where a physician is not immediately available. Emergency preparedness (e.g., duties that may arise because of national health disasters). Counsel patients and their families on Life Sustaining Treatment (LST) options, documents discussions, and sign LST orders. Pronounce death in the Community Living Center (CLC).

Receives, triages, and provides disposition of consults for their respective service. Serves as proctor if PA has proven competency in the procedure they are proctoring. Obtaining informed consent for the clinic/operating room treatment or procedure being performed for which the PA is an integral member of the treatment team.

Interventional Radiology- Perform a limited number of venous, arterial, visceral, & spinal interventional procedures with direct and indirect Radiologist supervision. Perform GI and other Fluoroscopic procedure with collaborating Radiologist and review findings with Radiologist. Will obtain the required fluoroscopic skills in an expeditious manner. Will obtain required clearance from the hospital radiation safety committee.

Perform post-procedure health management, perform moderate sedation under guidance of collaborating Radiologist. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name and location of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evaluated during the qualification review. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $99401 - $171489/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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