Pediatric Float Team Physician Assistant - PCS Advanced Practice Providers

Physician Assistant

To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical, specialty and standard practice protocols in accordance with the PA practice agreement. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. 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. Provides direct patient care to a diversified complex patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses 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)
• National PA board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 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.
• Two (2) or more years of recent experience working in acute care pediatrics as a Physician Assistant
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• 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 a billable provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a PA in a PICU or PCICU and Pediatric Surgery highly desirable

Key Responsibilities:

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

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:

The Pediatric Float Team PA role will include caring for inpatient pediatric patients across surgical and medical services, both ICU and ward level care. The PA will be expected to order medications and diagnostic testing, interpret laboratory values and diagnostic test results safely and appropriately. In addition, the role will include: consultation with other providers; communication with patients and families; admission/transfer/discharge planning; documentation of care including daily progress notes and procedure notes. With appropriate credentials and privileges, the PA may also perform invasive procedures within their defined scope of practice. The PA will also provide education to patients, family members, and medical providers including nursing staff and allied health team members. PAs may participate in the design and implementation of research and/or quality improvement studies within the Children's Hospital