Radiology, Interventional Radiology

About Shannon Medical Center

• 400+ provider multi-specialty clinic
• 40 medical specialties
• 30 locations throughout the region
• 612 licensed hospital beds — only hospital in the region
• 31-bed Open ICU
• Level III Lead Trauma Facility
• Dedicated Women’s & Children’s Hospital with Level II NICU
• AirMed medical transport helicopter & fixed wing plane
• Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network
• Partnered with Goodfellow Air Force Base training programs
• 24-county service area covering approximately 250,000 patients
• Locally owned for over 90 years and debt free
• Epic EMR across the health system
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package

Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (PA) – Job Description

The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with Interventional Radiologists to provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after minimally invasive image-guided procedures. The PA evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, performs clinical procedures within their scope of practice, and assists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and perform approved interventional radiology procedures. Joint injections, and spinal procedures, thoracentesis, paracentesis, PICCs, port placement, chest tube placement.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient consultations.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide pre-procedure education and obtain informed consent when appropriate.
• Monitor patients during recovery and coordinate post-procedure care.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA licensure and certification.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority as required by state regulations.
• Experience in interventional radiology, surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
• Strong clinical, procedural, and communication skills.

This role offers the opportunity to provide advanced clinical care in a fast-paced environment focused on minimally invasive procedures that improve patient outcomes and recovery times.