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Ascension
McMinnville, Tennessee

Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: McMinnville, TN
  • Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
  • Schedule: PRN
  • Malpractice: Paid with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Position Highlights

  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history taking, physical examinations, and review of imaging studies
  • Perform pre-procedural evaluations and obtain informed consent for interventional radiology procedures
  • Provide post-procedural care and monitoring in recovery areas
  • Manage patient care during interventional procedures under physician supervision
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interventional radiology team
  • Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, risks, benefits, and post-procedure care
  • Assist with minimally invasive procedures including but not limited to:
  • Perform minor procedures independently as permitted by state regulations and institutional protocols
  • Maintain sterile technique and radiation safety protocols

About the Facility

  • Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital serves a service area of approximately 80,000 people
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Providers Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

  • 1 year of experience preferred.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, manage care during interventional radiology procedures, and provide post-procedural monitoring. They will also collaborate with the interventional radiology team to develop treatment plans and educate patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current licensure from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants. A BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentation

Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee 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 & Perks30 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Radiology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 49 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in McMinnville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Median resident rent
$791/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Employer-Matched 403(b)
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program