Procedural Radiology Physician Assistant - UVMMC

UVM Medical Center•Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its Diagnostic Radiology team in a full-time, outpatient procedural role. The PA will work closely with radiologists across the MSK, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound divisions, providing hands-on clinical care and supporting procedural workflow. The position includes independently evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, managing pre- and post-procedure care, and performing clinic-based procedures such as joint and other therapeutic injections. The PA will also conduct histories and physicals, review imaging, complete documentation, participate in select radiology-guided procedures, and help coordinate outpatient radiology procedural services. There is an opportunity to expand procedural scope, including joint injections, thyroid biopsies, and fluoroscopy-related tasks, with dedicated training. This is a 1.0 FTE position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with day/evening shifts of 10–12 hours. There are no weekend or call requirements. The role is based at the UVMMC Medical Center Main Campus in Burlington, Vermont, and offers collaboration with 20 radiologists across multiple subspecialties in an academic medical center environment.

Requirements

Experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in hands-on clinical work; new graduates are not being considered.
Required procedural competence in IV placement, injections, and minor procedures.
Ability to manage patients independently and practice with confidence and autonomy in a procedural setting.
Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program; for programs completed prior to January 2001, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs approval is specified.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Nice To Haves

Interest in expanding procedural scope within radiology, including joint injections, thyroid biopsies, and fluoroscopy-related tasks.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with radiologists across MSK, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound divisions to support smooth procedural workflow.
Perform clinic-based procedures, including joint injections and other therapeutic injections.
Evaluate patients independently, develop treatment plans, and manage pre- and post-procedure care.
Conduct histories and physicals, review imaging, and complete documentation.
Participate in select radiology-guided procedures.
Contribute to efficient coordination of outpatient radiology procedural services.
Develop advanced radiology-based procedural skills, with potential scope including joint injections, thyroid biopsies, and fluoroscopy-related tasks.