Surgical Float Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

To provide independent advanced level physician assistant 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 (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by practice agreements 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. 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 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 Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one (1) PA student rotation in the adult inpatient setting
• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• National board certification as a physician assistant (NCCPA)
• 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) Certification within 7 days of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) 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.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of recent experience as a Physician Assistant in an adult inpatient setting

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:

To provide independent advanced level physician assistant clinical expertise to assigned surgical services and hospitalist service patients and their families. This includes variable shifts caring for patients on hospital wards for services such as orthopedics, trauma/ACS, neurosurgery, and additional services depending on staffing needs. Patient management decisions are highly independent, with an attending physician available for complex medical decision making.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $ 84.43 - $111.40

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: 138

UC Job Title: PHYSCN AST

UC Job Code: 009203

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift (Work Schedule): variable full time 80-hour per two-week position with occasional nights required. Shifts are variable based on service coverage and range within the hours of 06-1830 or 1800-0630.

Location: Cypress Building (HSP013)

Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site

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