Physician Assistant- Interventional Radiology- Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our growing Interventional Radiology team. This clinic-based role provides comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of patients referred to Interventional Radiology, along with inpatient rounding, consult management, and procedural care in collaboration with Interventional Radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed, certified healthcare professional with prescriptive authority who delivers medical care within the scope of practice established by Baylor Scott & White Health and supervising physicians. The APP will assess patients, coordinate care, prepare for and follow up on procedures, manage inpatient consults, and perform selected procedures based on experience, competency, and credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations in the Interventional Radiology clinic, including medical histories, physical examinations, and treatment planning.
• Evaluate new patient referrals and determine appropriateness for image-guided interventions in collaboration with Interventional Radiologists.
• Manage pre-procedure consultations, patient education, informed consent discussions, and post-procedure follow-up care.
• Round on hospitalized Interventional Radiology patients and manage inpatient consults.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other testing necessary for patient care and procedural planning.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, oncologists, vascular specialists, and other healthcare team members.
• Provide ongoing management of patients before and after interventional procedures to optimize outcomes and patient safety.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as clinically indicated.
• Perform procedures within the provider's scope of practice, demonstrated competency, and departmental privileges.
• Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedural expectations, and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in departmental quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide coverage for clinic, inpatient, and procedural services based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• One or more years of experience in Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Vascular Medicine, or another procedural specialty.
• Experience managing hospitalized patients.
• Experience performing bedside or procedure-based interventions.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of interventional radiology practice, vascular and procedural medicine, and peri-procedural patient management.
• Ability to independently manage patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Excellent critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical software.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and safety.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual beginning Day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.