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TRA is hiring for a full time (1.0 FTE) Certified Physician Assistant to directly support our Interventional Radiology team. In this specialized role the Physician Assistant will join a dedicated team of IR providers who are committed to keeping patient care as its central focus. As a member of TRA Medical Imaging you will embody our core values; Compassionate Care, Accountability & Integrity, Respect and Excellent Service. Please continue reading below to learn more specifics of this role and what you would bring to the team. If this position seems like a match, please submit your application today!
Role: Physician Assistant - Interventional Radiology
Location: Multiple Hospitals across Pierce and South King County with mileage reimbursement for qualified travel between facilities
Schedule: Standard Hours - 7:30AM - 5:30PM
This team works in support of local hospitals and operates 365 days per year. Applicants for this position are expected to have flexibility to work 10 hour shifts and some weekends and holidays. You will work alongside this cohesive team in order to fulfill the IR PA team coverage responsibilities.
Pay: $131,362.00 - $160,487.00 per year based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. This role is also eligible for additional bonuses based on performance and shift.
TRA additionally offers:

• Full medical, vision and prescription benefits (with employer paid premiums for employee and dependents)
• Dental coverage
• Robust 401K package with automatic employer contributions and additional match
• 176 hours of PTO per year
• 9 paid holidays
• Consistent compensation growth path
• Paid continuing education and reimbursement
• And more!

About TRA Medical Imaging
TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. Centered in Tacoma, WA, TRA has a geographic presence extending from Seattle to Olympia. TRA takes pride in diversity and inclusion, a philosophy that aligns well with our Pacific Northwest values.
We are led by a progressive group of approximately 100 sub-specialized radiologists who take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a practice culture intended to feel more like a family than a corporation.
Why Choose TRA Medical Imaging
TRA is an independent, stable, and diversified practice with a broad clinical and geographic footprint. Our governance structure is transparent, democratic and equitable with an unwavering commitment to physician leadership and autonomy. As part of that promise, TRA welcomes employee participation and collaboration and is committed to providing personalized professional development opportunities.
Our commitment to culture is evidenced by our certification as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work and embodied by our mission statement: Trust our family to care for yours. TRA has been the respected provider of excellence in medical imaging in the South Sound since 1918. Join our team as we write the next 100 years of the TRA story.
Want to learn more about TRA's commitment to patients, employees and our community? Visit https://www.tranow.com/about/careers/ and explore your future with us today!
Job Summary:
Primary duties of the Physician Assistant (PA) include assessing, planning and providing patient care under the supervision of a physician. The PA examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Will independently perform procedures in hospital and outpatient settings. The PA must also be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the radiology field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Essential Job Functions:

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations on patients.
• Perform Interventional Radiology procedures including but not limited to venous access, drain manipulations and exchanges, ultrasound-guided procedures, etc.
• Provide essential tasks to create a steady workflow including pre-op History and Physicals, obtaining consents and post-op care.
• Managing/Rounding/Consulting on patients in a critical care, post-surgical, and an outpatient setting.
• Performs initial consultations and follow up clinic visits in an outpatient setting. The Physician Assistant is able to collaborate with the attending Physician to enact a treatment model for various disease processes.
• Expected to work a 4-day work week, and occasionally more to assist in vacation coverage, as well as participate in the weekend call pool. Day to day tasks vary from an inpatient setting, outpatient clinic, all which can be performed under personal, directed or general supervision of the physician.
• May assist and support physicians in surgical procedures.
• May order and interpret other tests on patients, such as lab work.
• Diagnose and treat patients.
• May develop and carry out treatment plans under the supervision of physician.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Check work email daily.

Qualifications:
Education/Work Experience:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited institution
• Current Washington licensure as a Physician Assistant. This position requires a licensure to practice in the state of Washington
• Current BLS & ACLS certification required

Job Knowledge/Skills

• Strong clinical experience with surgical, intensive care or interventional radiology background preferred.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse team, including physicians, technologists and nurses, as well as other physician assistants.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively.

Physical Requirements
Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.
Mental Requirements
Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.
Working/Environmental Conditions
Work environment consists of normal clinical inpatient and outpatient working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.