Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to become apart of the Interventional Radiology Section within the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (PA) will provide supervised medical and procedural support for short stay unit patients, and outpatients under the care of the Interventional Radiology service. The selected PA participates in evaluation, treatment planning, procedural care, patient education, and coordination of care. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Performs and documents initial and interim patient histories and physical examinations. Assists in obtaining informed consent for procedures from patients or designated medical decision makers. Orders routine laboratory, radiologic, EKG, and diagnostic testing under supervision. Develops competency in the performance of basic IR procedures under direct supervision including paracentesis, thoracentesis, image-guided aspiration, catheter removals, lumbar puncture, and tube exchanges. Completes post-procedure documentation and enters appropriate orders. Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, preparation, and follow-up care. Participates in inpatient rounds and assists in coordinating admissions and discharges. Assists attending physicians during complex procedures. Coordinates patient scheduling and procedural preparation with IR nursing staff, technologists, anesthesia service, and Medical Support Assistants. Demonstrates developing proficiency in recognizing and responding to routine clinical problems encountered in IR patients. Assists in reviewing and processing IR consults. Supports coordination of outpatient clinic and procedural scheduling. Participates in quality assurance and data collection activities. Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation. Work Schedule: M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.