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Physician Assistant Sr. - Neuro -Radiology

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$204K–$275K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

The Physician Assistant will function as a dedicated procedural provider within the Neuroradiology Division, with primary responsibility for the independent performance of diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role is designed to support high-volume procedural services, improve access to care, and optimize neuroradiologist capacity for complex interventions.

UCSF-hired APPs whose UCSF clinical responsibilities require patient care at facilities/locations outside of UCSF Medical Center and Clinics must abide by California regulations and are expected to provide clinically indicated care that meets the applicable standards of care. Additionally, they must be credentialed and privileged and follow the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies of those facilities/locations.

Examples include but are not limited to Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital (LPPH), Marin Health, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, UCSF Health Saint Francis & St. Mary’s Hospitals and Clinics, Washington Hospital, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG).

Credentialing, privileging, and applying for health plan enrollment must be completed prior to the first working day.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will independently perform diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures and provide first-assist support during image-guided biopsies. The role aims to optimize neuroradiologist capacity and improve patient access to procedural services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program, a valid California PA license, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration. Candidates must have at least five years of clinical experience in a procedural, inpatient, or acute care setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresPeriprocedural CareClinical Documentation

Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$240k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $217k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California 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 Sr. - Neuro -Radiology at UCSF 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 54 active Radiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Radiology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 54 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 8.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.