University of California San Diego
(PA) Physician Assistant - Trauma - Per Diem - 138070
University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
#138070 (PA) Physician Assistant - Trauma - Per Diem
Filing Deadline: Fri 1/23/2026
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
DESCRIPTION The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 103 faculty members, 18 physicians employed on MSP agreements, 31 doctors employed by the VA or other facilities, 104 accredited and non-accredited trainees and 161 career staff. Activities are organized in 7 subspecialty divisions. Department activities span 5 major institutions including three medical centers and cover all aspects of the teaching, research, clinical and service missions of the University. Annual expenditures total over $58M, including $5M in federal and private sponsored awards. The department generates net collections of $26M and is a significant revenue generator for the Medical Center.
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as provider of patient care in the fields of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and General Surgery. Provide clinical support in management of inpatients and outpatients. Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments for critically ill and injured patients. Assist in General Surgery and Trauma Clinics. May assume such other duties for other trauma/critical care as assigned by Trauma Director. Develop and provide patient education. Participate in research and/or quality assurance studies. Function as liaison with trauma coordinator, financial counselors, social workers, and research nurses. The position requires special skills and knowledge in the fields of trauma, critical care, and general surgery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current State of California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Current Physician Assistant Certification from NCCPA.
BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
A minimum of one (1) year of Physician Assistant experience in trauma, ED, acute care surgery, or surgical critical care.
Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel. Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.
Ability to write orders regarding execution of inpatient, outpatient plans of treatment.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics.
Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient.
Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk‑in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Skill in recording nursing/medical assessment findings accurately and completely.
Skill at providing clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people.
Ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful manner.
Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment.
Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics.
Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner. Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patients care and well‑being.
Skill to communicate in a helpful, nonjudgmental, effective and informative manner, in person or by telephone. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients. Ability to work as a team member.
Skill to operate appropriate medical equipment, i.e., central venous pressure monitors, electrocardiograph machines, cardiac defibrillators, transducer systems, digital read‑out equipment, basic ventilator management, and medical computer systems.
Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in aspects of general surgery, trauma, and critical care.
Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center.
Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management. Skill in participating in research or quality assurance studies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) or more years of experience in trauma, surgical critical care, and/or acute care surgery is required to be considered at the Sr. Physician Assistant level.
Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center.
Level 1 Trauma experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain them during employment. Advanced practice credentialing experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
Some weekend work will be required. Overtime is required as needed.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $208,403 - $208,403 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $99.81 - $99.81
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
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 status under state or federal law.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct
means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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DESCRIPTION The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 103 faculty members, 18 physicians employed on MSP agreements, 31 doctors employed by the VA or other facilities, 104 accredited and non-accredited trainees and 161 career staff. Activities are organized in 7 subspecialty divisions. Department activities span 5 major institutions including three medical centers and cover all aspects of the teaching, research, clinical and service missions of the University. Annual expenditures total over $58M, including $5M in federal and private sponsored awards. The department generates net collections of $26M and is a significant revenue generator for the Medical Center.
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as provider of patient care in the fields of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and General Surgery. Provide clinical support in management of inpatients and outpatients. Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments for critically ill and injured patients. Assist in General Surgery and Trauma Clinics. May assume such other duties for other trauma/critical care as assigned by Trauma Director. Develop and provide patient education. Participate in research and/or quality assurance studies. Function as liaison with trauma coordinator, financial counselors, social workers, and research nurses. The position requires special skills and knowledge in the fields of trauma, critical care, and general surgery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current State of California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Current Physician Assistant Certification from NCCPA.
BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
A minimum of one (1) year of Physician Assistant experience in trauma, ED, acute care surgery, or surgical critical care.
Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel. Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.
Ability to write orders regarding execution of inpatient, outpatient plans of treatment.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics.
Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient.
Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk‑in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Skill in recording nursing/medical assessment findings accurately and completely.
Skill at providing clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people.
Ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful manner.
Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment.
Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics.
Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner. Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patients care and well‑being.
Skill to communicate in a helpful, nonjudgmental, effective and informative manner, in person or by telephone. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients. Ability to work as a team member.
Skill to operate appropriate medical equipment, i.e., central venous pressure monitors, electrocardiograph machines, cardiac defibrillators, transducer systems, digital read‑out equipment, basic ventilator management, and medical computer systems.
Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in aspects of general surgery, trauma, and critical care.
Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center.
Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management. Skill in participating in research or quality assurance studies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) or more years of experience in trauma, surgical critical care, and/or acute care surgery is required to be considered at the Sr. Physician Assistant level.
Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center.
Level 1 Trauma experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain them during employment. Advanced practice credentialing experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
Some weekend work will be required. Overtime is required as needed.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $208,403 - $208,403 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $99.81 - $99.81
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.
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 status under state or federal law.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct
means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
#J-18808-Ljbffr