Surgical Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant (PHYSCN AST)

Physician Assistant

To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including hand, upper extremity and wound-related conditions (e.g. hand infection, wrist fracture, nerve laceration, and traumatic or chronic wound). Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. PA's are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff. Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician assistant board.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire National PA board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 7 days of hire Graduation with a master's degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program Recent clinical rotation on a surgical service as part of the Physician Assistant program Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers Excellent verbal and written communication skills Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of recent experience as an ED or inpatient surgical service Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities 80% - Inpatient/Outpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed) 10% - Professional Development 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice 5% - Research and Education Department Overview UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system. Department Specific Job Scope Provide support of the Hand Consult and other surgical services as needed in the Emergency Department, including orthopedic surgery and trauma surgery. Manage assigned patients, consults, and procedures independently. Work collaboratively with physician colleagues in the division of labor to ensure timely consults and admissions. Perform procedures within scope of practice and standardized procedures. Support ward management and discharge functions for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.