UC Irvine is hiring: Physician Assistant - Night Shift in Irvine

Overview

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Department of Surgery — Your Role on the Team: The position of Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in the management and coordination of all inpatient care of surgical patients, primarily located at a new hospital in Irvine, California. The surgical patients will include general surgery and specialty surgical services, on all levels of care, including the intensive care unit. Inpatient surgical services include colorectal surgery, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, minimally invasive surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic, urology, vascular. Duties include consults and inpatient care and management, evaluating care, ordering diagnostics and creating a treatment plan. The PA will participate in inpatient sign out/hand-off at beginning and end of shift, round and communicate with the surgery teams/residents/attending physicians, and be responsible for surgical consultations on potential surgical patients. The PA will be involved in resuscitations of surgical patients from the ED and ICU and will coordinate procedures (including scheduling operations and other procedures), admit and discharge patients (including admission H&Ps, orders, discharge summaries, instructions, and medications) when appropriate. The PA will triage phone calls from patients and nurses, review critical labs, follow-up results with patients and medical staff, obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and daily physical examinations/assessments, and explore patient health needs in a trauma-informed manner. The PA should demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The PA will participate in comprehensive care of patients in inpatient settings and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. The PA will assist in the operating room, working closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care throughout surgical procedures. This position is represented by the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union. Night shift 1800 - 0700.

What It Takes to be Successful

• Required: Practice agreements completed and on file in Department. Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. HIPAA and other training completion as required by Medical Center. Annual TB screening and any applicable tests to meet JCAHO requirements.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to PHI or other sensitive information. Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job. Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility when interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers. Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures. Must be a current, active, and unrestricted licensed Physician Assistant in the State of California. Active Board Certification from NCCPA. Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. PA must have a current DEA number from the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Within six months of hire, ATLS certification.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Windows and MS Office software applications. Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese. Familiarity with UC policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

Total Compensation: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. Benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following 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 a condition of employment, the final candidate will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any misconduct findings or ongoing investigations as described. Additional conditions may apply, depending on business unit or job requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; E-Verify; Pre-Placement Health Evaluation. Details at the policy page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php.

Closing Statement: The University of California 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. UCI is committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Higher Education

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