Physician Assistant- Diagnostic Radiology

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Radiology at UTMB is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team in supporting high-demand diagnostic and interventional imaging services. This role plays a critical part in enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and supporting radiologists in performing complex procedures across breast, pediatric, neuro, and musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging.

APPs in this role are responsible for patient preparation, procedure support, and post-procedure follow-up, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient experience. By taking ownership of these key tasks, APPs allow radiologists to focus on image interpretation and advanced procedures while optimizing departmental workflow.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support

  • Assist radiologists during procedures in neuro, breast, pediatric, and MSK imaging.
  • Support pediatric fluoroscopy procedures, including barium swallows.
  • Prepare and educate patients before procedures, including reviewing medical history, confirming appointments, and verifying coagulation and other pre-procedure labs.
  • Manage post-procedure follow-up and patient communication to ensure continuity of care.
  • Coordinate patient flow, verify pre-procedure requirements, and manage logistics to maintain timely, safe, and efficient procedures.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Confirm patient appointments to reduce no-shows, cancellations, and delays.
  • Facilitate communication among imaging modalities and coordinate with multidisciplinary care teams.
  • Ensure adherence to departmental policies, clinical protocols, and safety standards.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize workflow, maximize throughput, and efficiently utilize resources.
  • Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and radiology staff to ensure a seamless care experience.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active licensure in Texas.
  • Prior experience in radiology, procedural support, or related clinical areas preferred.
  • Excellent clinical judgment, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate complex workflows and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic RadiologyWorkflow OptimizationMedical History ReviewRadiology SupportPatient SafetyQuality AssuranceDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant- Diagnostic Radiology at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) 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 36 active Radiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 32 employers

CME allowance
74%
401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.5this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Radiology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 36 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k
Typical market rent
$1,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.