Pediatric Nephrology Physician Assistant

Pediatric Nephrology 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 and specialty protocols standard practice protocols for your specific department. 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 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.

Qualifications 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 American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Graduation with a master's degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program Two (2) years or greater of recent acute care pediatric experience or two (2) years or greater of recent acute care adult nephrology experience as a Physician Assistant Ability to work flexible hours 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

Key Responsibilities 80% - Inpatient (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 The Pediatric Nephrology Physician Assistant role will include caring for inpatient pediatric patients with congenital and acquired kidney and urologic diseases under the supervision of the Pediatric Nephrology Attending. The PA will provide patient evaluation, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, initiation of appropriate treatments and medications using established protocols and practices. 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. The PA will also provide education to patients, family members, and medical providers including nursing staff, allied health team members. PAs may participate in the design and implementation of research and/or quality improvement studies within the Pediatric Nephrology Department.

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