Experienced Physician Assistant
Job Description
Experienced Physician Assistant -Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | Manassas, Haymarket, & Culpeper Virginia
Position Overview:
UVA Community Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join a high-performing Radiology team serving three community hospitals across Northern Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of diagnostic and interventional radiology, with a role designed to balance fluoroscopic procedures and image-guided interventions in a dynamic, patient-centered environment. Providers in this position benefit from a physician-led, highly collaborative culture backed by the resources of an academic health system, meaningful variety through a multi-site practice model, exposure to both inpatient and procedural care, and a thoughtfully structured scope that allows clinicians to build expertise across approximately diagnostic and interventional radiology.
Practice & Team Environment:
- Supportive, physician leadership with strong APP engagement
- Highly engaged executive leadership committed to safety and sustainable practice models
- Culture of partnership and flexibility, with an emphasis on clinician well-being
- There is a culture of "Yes," with a strong commitment to partnering with providers to establish the optimal patient-provider experience
- Experienced clinical and administrative support teams
- Community-based organization committed to serving with a growing medical group and strong backing of an academic medical center
- Highly competitive benefits package
- Competitive salary and incentives
- Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME related activities
- Excellent access to subspecialty care locally and across the Health System
- Generous time off and CME policies
Clinical Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Radiology:
- Perform real-time fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., barium swallows, upper GI series, esophagrams, joint injections/arthrograms, lumbar punctures, HSGs).
- Review prior imaging, gather clinical history, and formulate accurate assessment plans.
- Generate clear, accurate preliminary procedural reports for attending radiologist review.
- Possess or able to obtain ARRT fluoroscopy training to operate fluoroscopy
Interventional Radiology:
Perform light IR procedures (e.g., paracentesis, thoracentesis, PICC insertions, port removals, lumbar punctures).
- Conduct daily inpatient rounding for pre- and post-procedural IR patients.
Patient Care & Coordination:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-procedural histories, physical exams, and lab reviews.
- Review prior imaging
- Obtain informed consent, thoroughly explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients.
- Provide post-procedure education and follow-up care instructions to patients and families.
This position will rotate to all 3 Community Health Hospitals located in Manassas, Haymarket, and Culpeper.
- Candidate Qualifications:
- NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant
- Virginia licensure (or eligibility)
- Fluoroscopy training (VA Board compliant)
- Strong clinical judgement, procedural proficiencies, collaborative and communication skills
- Experience with diagnostic fluoroscopy, arthrograms, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, or other image-guided procedures
- Prior experience in radiology, interventional radiology preferred
The base compensation range for this role is an hourly rate of $61.28 - $74.82 for a 1.0 clinical FTE status. Individual compensation will be determined by fair market value and the selected candidate's qualifications, clinical experience, specialty training, credentials, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs, such as productivity, quality, non-productivity, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.