(PA) Physician Assistant - Per Diem -Emergency Med - 138980

(PA) Physician Assistant - Per Diem -Emergency Med - 138980

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide patient care coverage 7 days a week, including various holidays, in the Emergency Dept. The Physician Assistant's role is to manage the care of ED observation patients and Senior Emergency Care Unit patients.

The Physician Assistant (PA) will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow through with the care plan. Assess and provide medical care as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The Physician Assistant is expected to practice consistent with Professional Standards of Practice. Collaborate judgment with off-site physician is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, the PA performs operational level duties as described in the UCSD Performance Policy.

The major emphasis of this position is direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning and development of patient education information. May perform other related duties as assigned.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• PALS certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent working experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care.
• Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.
• Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams and procedures, e.g., laboratory blood tests, x-rays, EKG's, biopsies and GI endoscopies.
• Proven ability to independently perform clinical procedures with autonomy.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory values and skill in identifying deviations.
• Demonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling, and developing and implementing long and short-range treatment plans.
• Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history and acquiring pertinent data.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5+) or more years of PA experience in an Emergency Department.
• High-acuity triage and critical care experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in independently performing common emergency department procedures, including laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, wound management, and airway support.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work night shifts, but may be required to cover mid shifts or day shifts shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.