Ultrasound Physician Assistant

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Ultrasound Division seeks a highly skilled Ultrasound Advanced Practice Provider (US-APP) to deliver specialized clinical services in imaging and procedures. You will work under supervision of radiologists, supporting high-quality patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The US-APP will contribute to efficiency, access, workflow coordination, and quality assurance while complying with departmental and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Five years of clinical PA experience; at least 2 years in procedural, acute care, or a specialty setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide ultrasound-supported diagnostic and image-guided procedural services.
• Collaborate with board-certified radiologists and other clinicians.
• Support efficiency, access, workflow, and quality assurance while adhering to standards.

Skills

PA practice

Procedural ability

Collaborative care

Clinical ultrasound

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

The Ultrasound Advanced Practice Provider (US-APP) functions as a highly specialized clinical provider within the Division of Ultrasound, supporting diagnostic and image-guided procedural services.

The US-APP practices in collaboration with and under the supervision of board-certified radiologists, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered imaging care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The US-APP enhances service efficiency, procedural access, workflow coordination, and quality assurance while maintaining compliance with departmental, institutional, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
• Five (5) years clinical PA experience with 2 of those years in a procedural, acute care, or specialty setting (e.g., radiology, interventional radiology, surgery, hospital medicine, critical care, oncology, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic medical center or large integrated health system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and safe performance of invasive procedures.
• Ability to perform focused pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure monitoring
• Demonstrated sterile technique and procedural skill.
• Prior independent performance of paracentesis and thoracentesis.
• Prior ultrasound-guided biopsy experience.

License/ Certifications

1. California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
2. National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3. California Driver License (if required for position)
4. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
6. Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS
7. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):None

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
• Five (5) years clinical PA experience with 2 of those years in a procedural, acute care, or specialty setting (e.g., radiology, interventional radiology, surgery, hospital medicine, critical care, oncology, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic medical center or large integrated health system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and safe performance of invasive procedures.
• Ability to perform focused pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure monitoring
• Demonstrated sterile technique and procedural skill.
• Prior independent performance of paracentesis and thoracentesis.
• Prior ultrasound-guided biopsy experience.

License/ Certifications

1. California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
2. National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3. California Driver License (if required for position)
4. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
6. Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS
7. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):None

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.