Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Veterans Health Administration • Fredericksburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Interventional Radiology Section within the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. The PA provides supervised medical and procedural support for short-stay unit patients and outpatients under the care of the Interventional Radiology service. The role participates in patient evaluation, treatment planning, procedural care, education, and coordination of care. The full performance level is PA-III; applicants may be selected at grades PA-I through PA-III.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position may be eligible for the Physician/Provider Contract Buy Out Program, which can buy out eligible service contracts in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a minimum four-year obligated service period.

This is an excepted-service Title 38 position and does not confer competitive status. The position requires U.S. citizenship, with non-citizens potentially appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English, meet applicable education, certification, and licensure requirements, and complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding. A pre-employment physical evaluation and drug screening may be required, and participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel. A probationary period may apply.

Requirements

• Master's degree in any discipline, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline plus one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or be in the process of taking the exam.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• For PA-II: two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate PA residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field.
• For PA-III: three years of successful PA practice; or an eligible postgraduate PA residency and one year of PA practice; or a health-related doctoral degree and one year of PA practice.
• Meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to the selected PA grade.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, and onboarding requirements; pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA health care personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Interventional Radiology procedure experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial and interim patient histories and physical examinations.
• Assist in obtaining informed consent for procedures from patients or designated medical decision makers.
• Order routine laboratory, radiologic, EKG, and diagnostic testing under supervision.
• Develop competency in basic interventional radiology procedures under direct supervision, including paracentesis, thoracentesis, image-guided aspiration, catheter removals, lumbar puncture, and tube exchanges.
• Complete post-procedure documentation and enter appropriate orders.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, preparation, and follow-up care.
• Participate in inpatient rounds and assist with coordinating admissions and discharges.
• Assist attending physicians during complex procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and procedural preparation with IR nursing staff, technologists, anesthesia service, and Medical Support Assistants.
• Recognize and respond to routine clinical problems encountered in interventional radiology patients.
• Assist in reviewing and processing interventional radiology consults.
• Support coordination of outpatient clinic and procedural scheduling.
• Participate in quality assurance and data collection activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.
• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Potential eligibility for the Physician/Provider Contract Buy Out Program, subject to program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level