Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

The role of the Physician Assistant within the Department of Emergency Medical is to provide independent, advanced level Physician Assistant clinical operations to Emergency Medical patients as well as their families. This includes the management of chronic or stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, while following specialty protocols as defined by standardized procedures. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures including surgical procedures. Including operative first assist per approved standardized procedure for your specific department. This position has clinical responsibilities in both outpatient and in-patient environments as well as pre and post op coordination and management. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. PAs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents, and other ancillary staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• National Certification (NCCPA) as a Physician Assistant 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Advanced Trauma Life support (ATLS) certifications within 1 year of hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• Graduation with a master's or PhD degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program.
• At least three years full time, or equivalent, experience as a PA in the aligned specialty
• Ability to provide direct patient care to a diversified complex patient population.
• Ability to serve as an operational leader in precepting and educating students, residents and advanced practice learners.
• Working knowledge of HIPPA regulations.
• Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.
• Ability to participate in patient and staff education
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement 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 billable provider
• Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board.
• Ability to work flexible hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department

Key Responsibilities:

• 80% - Inpatient/Outpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
• 10% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Education/Research

Department Overview:

Emergency Medicine provides Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma care for more than 33 of California's 58 counties. UC Davis Health System is home to state-of-the-art emergency care for children. Our Pediatric Emergency Department features the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in inland Northern California (verified by the American College of Surgeons). From Portland to Fresno, from outside the Bay Area to Reno, no other hospital in inland Northern California has a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center servicing approximately 70,000 patients each year. The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis provides a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, 42 residents, and a total of 26 specialists of every medical and surgical specialty to treat critically ill and injured adults and children. Our team provides an extraordinary level of knowledge, skill and compassion to every patient we serve at our Level 1 Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion. The Emergency Department is prepared and equipped to provide comprehensive and efficient emergency care to patients in need of medical and surgical specialty physicians to treat critical and acute illnesses and injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Position Information:

• Salary or Pay Range: $84.43 -$111.40
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: PHYSCN AST
• UC Job Code: 009203
• Number of Positions: 3
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 90 %
• Shift (Work Schedule): 10 hour shifts with variable start times (could be days, swing, nights, and weekends)
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010) – Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site