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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 7/30/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
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Under general supervision, the Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing pre- and post-transplant patient care in the Heart Transplant Program. Provides clinical assistance and support in treating and managing inpatients and outpatients and acts as key member of the multidisciplinary transplant team. Evaluates patients pre and post-transplant, primarily in the outpatient setting, including history and physical, patient preparation, procedures and management. Solves complex clinical problems and communicates directly with the attending physician, fellows and residents.
The PA is a consultant and liaison for patients and their families with attending physicians, house staff, social service staff, financial and administrative staff, inpatient nursing and community organizations. Provides teaching to patients, staff, and community organizations. Designated expert resource person on the basis of advanced clinical expertise in patient care for lung transplant patients. Assigned more complex cases requiring the use of advanced skills and typically works with greater independence.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
A minimum of two (2) years recent experience (within the past 2 years) working in an outpatient cardiology clinic or in a dedicated inpatient cardiology unit as Physician Assistant caring for heart transplant patients or candidates.
Demonstrates motivation in working with heart transplant patient population.
Demonstrated knowledge of ability to appropriately triage patient calls.
Strong clinical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems and develop potential solutions.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrated empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents both verbally and in written form.
Ability to work cohesively on a multidisciplinary team.
Three (3) years or more of working PA experience.
VAD, cardiology, heart transplant work experience.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $153,259 - $201,889 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $73.40 - $96.69
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).
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Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$118k-141k (estimate)
07/29/2024
08/12/2024
ucsd.edu
LA JOLLA, CA
15,000 - 50,000
1960
Private
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$500M - $1B
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