Ultrasound Physician Assistant

UCSF

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Job Description

About the Role

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Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

UltrasoundDiagnostic ImagingProcedural ServicesSterile TechniqueInfection PreventionParacentesisThoracentesisUltrasound-guided BiopsyPatient AssessmentPost-procedure MonitoringWorkflow CoordinationQuality AssuranceClinical DocumentationRadiology Support

Key Responsibilities

The Ultrasound Advanced Practice Provider supports diagnostic and image-guided procedural services within the Division of Ultrasound. They collaborate with radiologists to enhance service efficiency, procedural access, and quality assurance in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an ARC-PA accredited program and possess at least five years of clinical PA experience, including two years in a procedural or acute care setting. Required certifications include California PA licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and AHA BLS/ACLS.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ultrasound Physician Assistant at UCSF a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Radiology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Radiology position at UCSF is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Radiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Ultrasound, Diagnostic Imaging, Procedural Services, Sterile Technique, Infection Prevention, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Ultrasound-guided Biopsy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Radiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Ultrasound Advanced Practice Provider supports diagnostic and image-guided procedural services within the Division of Ultrasound. They collaborate with radiologists to enhance service efficiency, procedural access, and quality assurance in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, Total Compensation Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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