Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner- Overnight Clinical Liaison (100% Remote)

Title: Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Overnight Clinical Liaison (Remote)
Location/Department: 100% Remote/ Overnight/ED Team
Reports to: Section Chief for Overnight/Emergency Dept
Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will function as a Clinical Liaison of the diagnostic Overnight/Emergency radiology team, providing specialized support between the Hospital’s ER departments and our Radiologists. This role focuses on ensuring accurate clinical context for imaging studies, streamlining communication, and supporting the efficiency and quality of radiology services delivered overnight. The role is 100% remote and will be supporting Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), INOVA Fair Oaks (IFOH), INOVA Alexandria (IAH), INOVA Mt. Vernon & INOVA Loudoun (ILH).

Job Responsibilities:
The PA/NP Clinical Liaison will support Fairfax Radiological Consultants’ overnight emergency radiology team by serving as the primary point of clinical communication between radiologists, emergency department providers, and hospital staff. This role involves obtaining and clarifying patient histories, reviewing imaging orders for appropriateness, and performing initial patient triage by quickly assessing clinical information and imaging findings to ensure timely referral to the correct department or physician. The clinician will also be responsible for communicating urgent findings, coordinating care and follow-up recommendations, and maintaining accurate documentation in alignment with FRC and hospital standards. In addition, the Clinical Liaison will play a key role in optimizing workflow efficiency for radiologists, participating in case discussions, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

 
Essential Functions:
  • Serve as the clinical liaison between emergency department providers, hospital staff, and FRC radiologists.
  • Conduct patient triage and preliminary case assessments to direct cases to the appropriate specialty team.
  • Obtain, clarify, and document clinical histories relevant to imaging studies.
  • Communicate urgent findings and critical results as directed by radiologists.
  • Review imaging orders for completeness and appropriateness; escalate concerns when necessary.
  • Assist with coordination of care, follow-up recommendations, and provider-to-provider communication.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in accordance with FRC and hospital protocols.
  • Support radiologists with workflow optimization to ensure timely turnaround of emergency department imaging.
  • Participate in virtual team huddles, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.

 
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or Radiology preferred.
  • Must be a licensed Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner within the Commonwealth of Virginia. 
  • Must have Prescriptive authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Current ACLS/AED required/ PALs certification preferred.
  • Must meet hospital and insurance credentialing requirements.
  • Requires knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing. 
Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiologic imaging protocols.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Proficiency in EMR systems and relevant documentation standards.

Work Schedule & Environment
  • Shift Structure: 4 shifts per week, each 10 hours in length (10:00 PM – 8:00 AM).
  • Location: 100% remote; must have secure, HIPAA-compliant internet and workspace.