What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Sr. Physician Assistant position at UC Davis Medical Center?

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Emergency Medicine Sr. Physician Assistant

Salary or Pay Range : $86.52-$116.46 Hourly

The role of the Sr. Physician Assistant within the Department of Emergency Medical is to provide independent, advanced level Sr. Physician Assistant clinical operations to Emergency Medical patients as well as their families. This includes the management of chronic or stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, while following specialty protocols as defined by standardized procedures. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures including surgical procedures. Including operative first assist per approved standardized procedure for your specific department. This position will have clinical responsibilities in both outpatient and in-patient environments as well as pre and post op coordination and management. 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.

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

California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
National Certification (NCCPA) as a Physician Assistant in an aligned specialty with the practice area.
American heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
American Heart Association (AHA) or UCDH-issued Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Advanced Trauma Life support (ATLS) certifications within 1 year of hire
Graduation with a master’s or PhD degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
At least five years full time, or equivalent, experience as a PA in the aligned specialty
Provides direct patient care to a diversified complex patient population. Serves as an operational leader in precepting and educating students, residents and advanced practice learners.
Working knowledge of HIPPA regulations.
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Judgement 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 billable provider
Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board.
Ability to work flexible hours

Preferred Qualifications

Employee shall maintain National Board Certification. Employee shall be a participating provider in, and accept assignment for payment under, the Medi-Cal and Medicare programs. Employee shall participate in any third party payor or managed care program, including but not limited to health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations that University participates in.

Key Responsibilities

80% - Inpatient / Outpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)

10% - Professional Development

5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice

5% - Education / Research

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive / nuclear materials

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at :

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Job ID #74803

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $87 - $116

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