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The Interventional Radiology (IR) Physician Assistant is a highly skilled professional clinician who provides expert procedural and clinical care throughout the interventional radiology (IR) patient experience, including pre-procedural evaluation, intra-procedural support, and post-procedural management. The AHP practices in close collaboration with the interventional radiology attending physicians and interdisciplinary care team to promote excellent patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This position requires flexibility for the APP to work at all UCSF Health facilities/locations Key responsibilities for this role include (but not limited to) the following:
- Billable inpatient evaluation and management (E&M) services including evaluation of new adult and pediatric inpatient consults, daily rounding on established IR patients, assistance with admission and discharge for primary IR patients and with care coordination for all IR patients across all UCSF campuses.
- Comprehensive pre-procedural evaluation and preparation of adult and pediatric patients undergoing IR procedures: obtain and document relevant history, perform physical examinations, review diagnostic data, and identify patient-specific risks or barriers to care.
- Develop and implement peri-procedural plans of care in collaboration with the interventional radiology attendings
- Provide sterile first-assist support in IR suites and independently perform select low-complexity procedures for adult and pediatric patients within the approved scope of practice, training and competency.
- Manage post-procedural recovery, follow-up, patient education, and care coordination.
- Communicate with referring teams, consulting services, nursing staff, technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members to facilitate timely and effective care.
- Participate in outpatient clinical management including outpatient IR clinic, daily triage for add-on cases, consultations, and longitudinal follow up as needed.
- Document care accurately and thoroughly in the medical record in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and billing requirements.
- Contribute to quality improvement, workflow optimization, patient access, and program development within the IR service.
Clinical and Evaluation & Management Responsibilities:
- Perform in-person evaluation of new inpatient IR consults.
- Conduct daily bedside rounding on established IR inpatients.
- Develop and document assessment and plan of care in collaboration with IR attendings.
- Communicate recommendations to referring teams and coordinate next steps.
- Document and bill E&M encounters in accordance with coding guidelines
Care Coordination:
- Coordinate procedures, imaging, labs, anticoagulation management, and peri-procedural planning.
- Serve as point of contact for inpatient teams regarding IR-managed patients. Support consult-to-procedure workflow optimization.
Procedure Assistance:
- Provide sterile first-assist support in IR suites and independently perform select low-complexity procedures for adult patients within the approved scope of practice, training and competency.
Quality, Safety & Professional Practice:
- Participate in OPPE/FPPE, onboarding, and ongoing competency validation.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to access, throughput, and LOS
Required Qualifications Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
- Five (5) years clinical PA experience with 2 of those years in a procedural, acute care, or specialty setting (e.g., radiology, interventional radiology, surgery, hospital medicine, critical care, oncology, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior OPPE/privilege documentation demonstrating competency in lumbar punctures. Experience in neuroradiology, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, or critical care. Experience working in an academic medical center or large integrated health system.
License/Certifications 1. California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
2. National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3. California Driver License (if required for position)
4. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
6. Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS
7. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):None
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
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.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA).
- Five (5) years clinical PA experience with 2 of those years in a procedural, acute care, or specialty setting (e.g., radiology, interventional radiology, surgery, hospital medicine, critical care, oncology, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior OPPE/privilege documentation demonstrating competency in lumbar punctures. Experience in neuroradiology, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, or critical care. Experience working in an academic medical center or large integrated health system.
License/Certifications 1. California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction
2. National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
3. California Driver License (if required for position)
4. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
6. Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS
7. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):None
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
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Jun 17, 2026