Physician Associate Radiology

About Our Department
Our department is Joint Commission accredited and operates with a strong emphasis oncompliance with American College of Radiology (ACR) standards patient safety qualityoutcomes and regulatory excellence.

Radiology services are supported by the Radiology Alliance of Maine (RAM) a privateRadiologist practice that has been affiliated with MaineGeneral Health for more than fourdecades. This long-standing partnership promotes deep collaboration clinical excellenceand high-quality patient care.

• Interventional Radiology (performing approximately 5000 interventional proceduresannually)

• Fluoroscopy Services (performing approximately 1000 fluoroscopy-relatedprocedures annually)

• Diagnostic Vascular Ultrasound and General Ultrasound

• Diagnostic Imaging CT MRI and Nuclear Medicine

• Mammography services

• A dedicated Vascular Access Team

• A dedicated Radiology Prep and Recovery nursing team to support optimal patientcare workflow

In this role the Physician Associate will:

• Perform fluoroscopic procedures including lumbar punctures myelograms jointinjections and arthrograms.

• Demonstrate independent clinical judgment in daily practice including knowingwhen consultation or escalation to a radiologist is appropriate.

• Thrive in a high-volume environment meeting on-time scheduling demandsprocedural responsibilities and department productivity expectations.

• Support interventional radiology workflows assisting RAM Radiologists with a broadportfolio of image-guided interventions.

• Collaborate closely across a multidisciplinary team working daily with ourdedicated Radiology Prep and Recovery nursing team radiologists technologistssonographers and support staff.

• Maintain rigorous quality standards ensuring all clinical activities comply with JointCommission guidelines and ACR standards.

• Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories and performingphysical exams prior to imaging procedures.

• Manage pre- and post-procedure care ensuring seamless communication andworkflow continuity within the department.

• Review clinical data and communicate critical imaging or procedural findings toreferring providers and care teams.

• Educate patients and families regarding planned imaging procedures potentialrisks alternatives and post-care expectations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensure: Current or eligible for licensure as a Physician Associate by the State ofMaine.

• Certification: Board certified by the National Commission on Certification ofPhysician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of clinical experience in radiology surgery orinterventional procedures is highly preferred; confident new graduates with strongprocedural rotations will be considered.

• Skills: High emotional intelligence exceptional teamwork skills strong clinicalprioritization and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required.

MaineGeneral Offers

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision life and disabilityinsurance.

• Generous earned time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Retirement plans with employer match contributions.

• CME allowance including dedicated funds and paid time off for continuing medicaleducation.

• Wellness programs including health coaches and prevention and healthy living classes.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates moving to the beautifulstate of Maine.

About MaineGeneral Health
MaineGeneral Health is central Maines premier healthcare system. We are dedicated toproviding high-quality compassionate care to our community. Our state-of-the-artmedical center in Augusta offers an innovative clinical environment advanced imagingtechnologies and a supportive multidisciplinary team culture.

Supporting all aspects of our employees wellness physical emotional and financial is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

• We offer quality health dental and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

• A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays be with family go on vacation or simply take care of themselves.

When life gets challenging employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

• Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.

• Eligible medical staff receive both leave days as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.

• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.

• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

• Malpractice is provided to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.

• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource theyre how we grow our business and care for our community.

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MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.