Responsibilities*

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs image guided procedures such as vascular access, tube changes, PICC lines, and other procedures under the direction of the interventional radiologist.
• Documents procedures within the electronic medical record and provides pre and post-procedure orders according to the established protocols.
• Enters information into procedural databases including complications.
• Evaluates and triages consult requests and direct orders for procedures in collaboration with the Interventional Radiologist or Neurodiagnostic Radiologist.
• Responds to inpatient consult requests and performs consults to include documented pre-procedure case review, patient evaluations and pre-procedure order entry.
• Serves as primary contact and resource for pre-procedure and patient recovery areas, anesthesia and referring services.
• Communicates plan of care with referring services.
• Partners with the Interventional Radiologist or Neurodiagnostic Radiologist to prioritize, coordinate and direct procedure activity to achieve patient care needs while maximizing safety, quality and efficiency.
• Communicates and problem-solves during coordination of procedural activity obtaining, assigning, and adjusting resources throughout the day including procedure rooms, staff, anesthesia and support services.
• Communicates with the Interventional Radiology support personnel including the nurses, IR technologists, schedulers and all other stakeholders to coordinate all required resources.
• Interfaces with the Anesthesia service to prioritize, plan and direct patient care activity.
• Responds to patient and service communications via phone, email and electronic medical record messaging.
• Provides patient education.
• Supports the education mission by working closely with students, Radiology residents and fellows.
• May serve as preceptor and mentor for APP students.
• May participate in and leads quality improvement and patient safety efforts across the division, department and health system.
• May participate in research projects and support the research mission, assisting with clinical research if applicable, within the scope of the clinical practice.
• Provides PA coverage across all adult unit assignments to meet patient care needs

Expectations of PA include but are not limited to:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Individual must exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.
• Candidate must also adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.
• Candidate must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast past environment.
• In addition, candidate must demonstrate problem solving skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance.

Required Qualifications*

• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
• Current DEA and Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Maintenance of BLS and ACLS certification required.
• 1 year of PA experience in primary role as a proceduralist OR 1 year of PA experience primary role surgical operating room

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in vascular access is highly desirable
• Interventional Radiology experience as a physician assistant
• Radiology experience including interpretation of radiographs, US, CT, and MR examinations, and understanding of these imaging technologies
• Training in radiation safety and radiation biology
• Membership in the American Academy of Physician Assistants Membership in the State chapter of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
• Satisfactory completion of a Master of Science physician assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association
• Computer knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Access and other medical-based programs
• Familiarity with Epic based EMR

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $138,489 - $213,657 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Work schedule: Weekdays

Work location includes but not limited to University Hospital

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at [redacted] or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

273785

Working Title

Physician Assistant (PA) Interventional Radiology

Job Title

PA Interventional Radiology

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Radiology IR UH

Posting Begin/End Date

6/23/2026 - 7/10/2026

Career Interest

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional