Physician Assistant - Radiology & Interventional Care

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

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.