Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant

Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant at HACKENSACK RADIOLOGY GROUP We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Radiology (IR) team. As a Physician Assistant, you will develop advanced procedural skills while practicing with significant autonomy and support from experienced Interventional Radiologists. Individuals with a Radiologic Technologist (RT) license preferred. Responsibilities Ultrasound-guided paracentesis and thoracentesis. Image-guided lymph node, soft tissue, and organ biopsies. Fine needle aspiration procedures. Bone marrow biopsies. Placement of tunneled and non-tunneled central venous catheters. Implanted venous access port placement, revision, and removal. Chest tube placement and management. Image-guided abscess drain placement and management. Nephrostomy tube exchange and management. Develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. Provide pre-procedure consultations and informed consent discussions. Manage post-procedure care, including follow-up visits and complication assessment. Coordinate care with referring providers and multidisciplinary teams. Review imaging, laboratory studies, and clinical data. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current PA certification through the NCCPA. Current New Jersey state PA license or eligibility. BLS and ACLS certification. Our ideal applicant will have at least two years of Physician Assistant experience. An active NJ Radiologic Technologist license is preferred but not required. Skillsets and Competencies Excellent communication and patient counseling skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians. Strong clinical decision-making and critical-thinking abilities. Proficiency with electronic medical records. Prior Experience Interventional Radiology Vascular Surgery Critical Care Surgical specialties Experience performing bedside procedures. Hackensack Radiology Group offers the option of a four or five day week for this role. You will have the option of working four, 10 hour days or five, eight hour days. Our Physician Assistants work Monday through Friday with no weekend or overnight shifts and no on call obligations. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. CME allowance, licensure, professional dues and certification expense reimbursement. Generous PTO policy and paid holidays. Retirement plan with employer contributions and profit sharing. Employer paid malpractice coverage. Medical, dental, vision, flexible savings and several voluntary insurance products available. Employer paid life and long term disability insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr