Physician Assistant- Diagnostic Radiology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•League City, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide patient care assistance in a clinic setting in one or more specialized areas, under the supervision of a primary care physician.

Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.

Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.
Elicits detailed patient histories and does complete physical examinations.
Determines tentative diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests.
Performs fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging or minimally invasive procedures
Assists with nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures or theranostic plans
Performs lumbar punctures
Remind patients about procedures and answer questions on procedures.
Protocols imaging studies.
Monitor on-going imaging studies (especially those under anesthesia) under supervision of faculty.
Interact with/ share or perform procedures with radiology residents and other trainees
Dictate drafts of reports for the attending physicians
May supervise other Physician's Assistants and prepare the schedule for the Physician's Assistants.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.
Role may evolve with the growth of the program.