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UC Davis Health Informatics

Pediatric Float Team Physician Assistant-PCS Advanced Practice Providers

UC Davis Health Informatics, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Overview

Pediatric Float Team Physician Assistant-PCS Advanced Practice Providers 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.

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/Role Context 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.

Responsibilities and 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.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

California Licensed Physician 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

Master’s degree or PhD from an accredited PA program, or completion of certified PA training from an accredited program

Two (2) or more years of recent experience working in acute care pediatrics as a PA

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Judgement, 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 is highly desirable

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $79.61-$105.05

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: STEPS

UC Job Title: PHYSCN AST

UC Job Code: 009203

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100

Shift (Work Schedule): 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts; Variable Day and Nights

Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)

Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site

Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits and programs to help you achieve health, wellness, financial and career goals. Details are provided in the Benefits Summary materials and related pages.

Work Environment and Other Requirements This is a critical position as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and employment is contingent upon background checks, possible drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment. The position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, with compliance required for applicable policies, procedures and training.

Equal Opportunity: The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Disclosures and Notices Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: Final candidates may need to disclose past misconduct findings as a condition of employment. Other notices about anti-discrimination policies and background checks are provided in the posting.

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