Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$120k-$170k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Summary
Primary role is to be a physician extender/substitute for minor procedures and patient care in Interventional and Diagnostic radiology
Assist in the facilitation of direct patient care services, including inpatient consults and inpatient rounding
Work closely with a team of radiologists and hospital employees to ensure that inpatient fluoroscopic procedures are completed timely
- Perform physical examinations, determine medical histories, and assist patients in completing consents
- Perform fluoroscopic studies within the hospital outpatient and inpatient imaging departments
- Perform or assist in procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis and biopsies
- Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes
- Field phone calls from patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding patients to identify potential areas of concern in the medical management of the patients
- Other duties as assigned
- Monday - Friday (Weekend / Call Available If Desired)
Local Practice and Community Overview
RP Houston is seeking a Radiology Physician Assistant to join our well-established practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will be someone autonomous, who enjoys minor procedures and patient management across different areas of the practice.
This role will work closely with the practice radiologists, physician assistants, and hospital staff to ensure smooth patient care. Teamwork is a must!
They will also be responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for quality assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with Radiology Partners goals.
Desired Professional Skills and Experience
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas preferred
- Graduate of an AMA accredited program
- Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
- One year Physician Assistant experience preferred
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$170,000. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
For More Information Or To Apply
For inquiries about this position, please call/text Anna Longoria at recruiting@radpartners.com or 202-878-7398.
Radiology Partners Overview
Radiology Partners, through its affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation.
As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service, and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare.
Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.
Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential.
We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all.
Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion, and a healthy respect for differences.
Radiology Partners participates in E-verify.
Beware of Fraudulent Messages
Radiology Partners will never request payment, banking, financial or personal information such as a driver’s license in exchange for interviews or as part of the hiring process. Additionally, we will not send checks for deposit into your bank account at any stage of recruitment.
All communication during the interview and hiring process should come from an email address ending in “@radpartners.com.” If you suspect you are receiving a fraudulent job offer or solicitation from Radiology Partners or one of our local practices, please notify our Recruiting Team at recruiting@radpartners.com.
Radiology Partners Overview
Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation.
As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare.
Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.
Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential.
We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all.
Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion, and a healthy respect for differences.
Radiology Partners participates in E-verify.
Key Responsibilities
Provide patient care and serve as a physician extender in interventional and diagnostic radiology, including inpatient consultations, rounding, examinations, and fluoroscopic procedures. Assist with minor procedures, develop and document patient management plans, communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
A graduate of an AMA-accredited program and certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants are required, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Texas Physician Assistant licensure is preferred, as is one year of Physician Assistant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Radiology Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 133 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Radiology Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiology (PA) — ranked against 59 active Radiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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