Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (PA) Full Time, Orange, California, UCI Health Sciences – School of Medicine – DOM Hospitalists Salary: USD $90.64 to USD $124.44 per hour Your Role on the Team The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive care for patients in ambulatory or inpatient settings under the supervision of the Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine faculty. Responsibilities include coordinated care, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. This Position May Perform Perform duties in scope of practice, including management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and related procedures. Obtain and maintain applicable privileges and licensure; credentialing must be completed prior to first working day. Provide patient care across age groups and health‑licensed settings within all Health locations and affiliates. Maintain standards of care for the specified patient population and demonstrate accountability for quality of care. Collaborate with supervising physicians and administrative managers for evaluation and feedback. Special Conditions Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. What It Takes to be Successful Clear understanding of core internal medicine principles. Knowledge of medical history and skillful history‑taking. Expertise in physical exam techniques. Experience using standard protocols for Hospital Medicine patients. Effective collaboration across the program and UCI Health System. Diplomacy and flexibility in interactions with physicians, nurses, and other staff. Customer service skills suitable for the role. Clear communication of medical information to diverse audiences. Excellent written communication for reports, laboratory data, and progress notes. Ability to maintain a suitable work pace. Proficiency with specialized medical equipment and procedures. Adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and PHI security policies. Multilingual proficiency. Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board. Current DEA registration (schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5). Current BLS and ACLS certification. Completion of Controlled Substances Education Course per California regulations. National board certification by the NCCPA at time of initial appointment. Documentation of care provision over the past 24 months, including case types and procedures. Experience with patients on single and combination modality treatment plans. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed above, UCI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and various discounts and perks. Detailed compensation and benefit information is available upon request. Conditions Of Employment Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement as specified in the job posting California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation Closing Statement The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Applicants must provide proof of work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr