Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology (Per Diem)

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Summary

The Physician Assistant will perform patient assessments, medical examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and other clinical responsibilities to support the delivery of care to patients and their families within an Interventional Radiology setting.

  • STATUS: Per Diem
  • LOCATION: Unity Hospital
  • DEPARTMENT: Interventional Radiology
  • ATTRIBUTES
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Compassionate, kind, and patient-focused
  • Critical Care and/or Emergency Medicine experience preferred
  • Procedural experience strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

Perform Interventional Radiology procedures, including lumbar punctures, paracenteses, thoracenteses, and other image-guided procedures.

  • Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions; develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing, imaging studies, and laboratory results.
  • Provide pre- and post-procedure evaluations, patient education, and follow-up care.
  • Prescribe medications, perform minor procedures, and coordinate care with physicians and specialists.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, coding, and billing.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient safety and operational excellence.

Education

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$65.00 - $75.00

City

Rochester

Postal CODE

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies and possess current PA-C and NYS RPA certifications. Experience in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or procedural settings is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic proceduresTreatment planningMedication prescriptionClinical documentation

Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $166k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Muscatine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$845/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
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.