Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Radiology team in St. Louis, MO. This position is Monday-Friday with no on call or weekends. It is a tremendous opportunity to join an established team and enjoy great work‑life balance. The WashU Interventional Radiology team currently consists of 16 physicians and 10 Physician Assistants at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri Baptist Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Key Responsibilities Perform physical assessments and examinations. Assess and counsel patients and obtain medical histories. Monitor patient adherence to protocols. Coordinate screening for research studies. Collect and record data per research requirements and guidelines. Develop and implement adherence plans used with protocols. Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement. Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval. Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory test. Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and infection management. Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, service meetings and workshops. Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Current PA licensure to practice in Missouri and/or Illinois, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire. Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Physician Assistant licensure from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or Missouri Division of Professional Registration. No specific work experience required. Preferred Qualifications One year of Physician Assistant Theory and Practice experience. Skills in adaptability, communication, customer empathy, detail‑orientation, Epic EHR, HIPAA compliance, interpersonal communication and relationships, multitasking, organization, patient care, patient management, teamwork, and time management. Salary Grade S31: $93,300.00 – $167,800.00 per year. Benefits Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan, with employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness programs including challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians. Family leave: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and additional childcare resources. Tuition reimbursement for you and your family up to 100% of undergraduate tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr