Experienced Physician Assistant

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

• Diagnostics 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.
• Obtain informed consent, thoroughly explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients.
• Provide post-procedure education and follow-up care instructions to patients and families.

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

Pay Range

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.