Job Description
Physician Assistant (Interventional Radiology) - Visalia, CA Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (or 7:30 AM-4:30 PM)
No evenings, weekends, holidays, or call
Position Summary: A leading radiology practice in Visalia, CA is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to support its Interventional Radiology team. The PA will assist with image-guided procedures, patient consultations, and outpatient diagnostic services across both clinic and hospital settings. Candidates should have hands-on radiology procedural experience, strong clinical skills, and preferably Spanish proficiency. This role offers excellent opportunities for cross-training and professional growth within an advanced radiology environment.
Key Responsibilities: - Assist with a wide range of image-guided procedures under physician supervision.
- Perform H&Ps, consultations, and follow-up visits in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Recommend appropriate imaging studies and support patient management plans.
- Administer or order IV medications and contrast agents as permitted.
- Perform key procedures, including biopsies, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, line placements, fluoro-guided procedures, pain-management injections, and minor cosmetic/diagnostic procedures.
- Assess patient physiological and psychological responses to treatments.
- Maintain high standards of radiation safety, patient safety, and quality compliance.
- Adhere to all regulatory, credentialing, and institutional guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Active PA-C certification.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on radiology procedure experience (required).
- Proficiency with paracentesis, lumbar punctures, biopsies, line placements, and fluoro-assisted procedures.
- Strong clinical evaluation and consultation skills.
- ACLS certification.
- Active California PA license or eligibility to obtain before start date.
- California Fluoroscopy Permit preferred (training/support provided if not yet obtained).
- Spanish-speaking strongly preferred.
- Willingness to relocate to Visalia, CA (relocation assistance available).
Work Setting: This role includes a combination of:
- Inpatient hospital rounding and procedures
- Outpatient clinic visits and procedures
- Occasional support at an affiliated regional hospital
Patients typically range from ages 18-99 . Daily patient volume varies based on procedures and consult load ( approximately 10-30 per day ).
Benefits - Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000
- Potential sign-on bonus (based on experience)
- Full family medical insurance
- Fully funded 401(k)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Dental, vision, life insurance, and EAP
- Professional development support
- Medical reimbursement
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Support provided to obtain a California Fluoroscopy License and additional IR training
For more info, please reach out to (469) 817-9697 / uday.bathini@protouchstaffing.com
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift