Physician Assistant; Abdominal Imaging - Radiology

Position Summary

This position provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts pre‑procedure and post‑procedure assessment and treatment, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with appropriate documentation.

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• Performs physical assessments/examinations.
• Assesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories.
• Helps with admission and discharge of patients including appropriate notes and orders.
• Will see patients on the monitoring units and inpatient floors for consultation for procedures within the scope of practice of the PA.
• Monitors patient’s adherence to protocols.
• Coordinates screening for research studies.
• Collects and records data per research requirements and guidelines.
• Develops and implements adherence plans used with protocols.
• Will have preliminary discussion about procedures outside the PA’s scope of practice to facilitate the informed consent discussion by the radiologist.
• Will coordinate care and round on patients who were, or will be, under the care of abdominal radiology.
• Bills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Drafts preliminary reports for radiology studies under supervision of radiologist.
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as CT scans and laboratory tests.
• Performs image‑guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as fluid aspiration, thoracentesis, paracentesis, fine needle aspiration, core biopsy of superficial lesions and lymph nodes, gastrointestinal fluoroscopic studies, gastric and enteric tube placements.
• Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Master’s degree – Physician Assistant Studies

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
• Physician Assistant – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Physician Assistant – Missouri Division of Professional Registration

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

• 1+ years of experience.
• Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A background in procedures and/or imaging, namely ultrasound, is helpful.

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$93,300.00 – $ / Annually. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors…