Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Shields Health is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant to support MRI services at multiple locations in Massachusetts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
• Performs patient assessments, including review of medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and contraindications prior to procedures or contrast administration.
• Verifies and reviews referring clinician orders and relevant clinical information prior to performing a procedure.
• Performs arthrograms and associated image-guided procedures within the PA's approved scope of practice, demonstrated competency, and site-specific privileges.
• Administers contrast media and other medications as appropriate and in accordance with applicable laws, clinical protocols, physician-delegated authority, and Shields Health policies.
• Obtains and documents informed consent for procedures.
• Provides appropriate pre-procedure and post-procedure assessment, education, instructions, and follow-up.
• Maintains compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, contrast safety, radiation safety, patient identification, and other applicable clinical standards.
• Maintains required competencies, credentials, continuing education, and site-specific privileges.
• Travels between designated Shields MRI locations based on operational and patient-care needs.
• Performs other related clinical duties within the Physician Assistant's authorized scope of practice as assigned.

Education, Licensure, and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher as required for Massachusetts Physician Assistant licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required based on Shields Health policy.
• Must meet all Shields Health credentialing and privileging requirements applicable to the position.
• For fluoroscopy-guided arthrograms or other fluoroscopic procedures: must meet Massachusetts requirements for Physician Assistants authorized to operate fluoroscopic X-ray systems and perform fluoroscopic procedures, or successfully complete required training, examination, and authorization prior to independently performing such procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency in performing arthrograms and related image-guided procedures.
• Strong patient assessment and clinical history-taking skills.
• Knowledge of contrast media, including appropriate use, contraindications, precautions, and management of adverse reactions.
• Understanding of MRI safety principles and screening requirements.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and fluoroscopy practices when performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and procedural safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered bedside manner.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently within established clinical privileges while collaborating effectively with supervising radiologists, MRI technologists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Understanding of HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel among assigned Shields Health locations based on staffing and operational needs.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $48-$66/hour.

Benefits

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.