Job Description

Physician Assistant | Radiology - Interventional
Location: Virginia
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a dedicated Vascular/Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant for an 80-day assignment in Virginia, starting Sep 21, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care from 8a to 5p, including performing history and physical examinations, evaluating consults, developing treatment plans, and managing a variety of cases such as paracentesis, biopsies, and venous access procedures. The Physician Assistant will also coordinate care, round on inpatients, and document thoroughly.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations (H&Ps)
• Evaluate inpatient and outpatient IR consults
• Determine procedural appropriateness and develop treatment plans
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic imaging
• Obtain informed consent and educate patients/families on procedures, risks, and recovery
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, oncology, nephrology, vascular surgery, and primary care teams
• Round on post-procedure inpatients and manage complications
• Write progress notes, discharge summaries, and procedure documentation
• Prescribe medications and manage peri-procedural care within scope of practice
• Respond to consult requests and triage urgent IR cases throughout the day
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and discharge coordination

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• Cases include: Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Thyroid FNA/biopsies, Image-guided biopsies, Venous access procedures (PICC, midline, tunneled central venous catheters), Port placement and removal, Drain placement checks, exchanges, and removals, Chest tube management, Lumbar punctures, Fine needle aspirations, Assessment and removal of drainage catheters, Pre- and post-procedure vascular access evaluation, Dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and wound assessments.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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