(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Outpatient Urology - 139946

Job Title

PHYSCN AST SR

Department

UROLOGY

Pay Scale

$77.84 - $102.54 / Hour

Worksite

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

HX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8‑Hour Shift, Monday‑Friday

Description

Under the direction of Urologic Surgeons, the Sr. Physician Assistant (PA) provides clinically expert patient care in support of the Urology Service. The PA will serve as a primary, consistent point of access for all general urology and subspecialty patients at East Campus and will provide continuity of care in the ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, history and physical examinations
• Develop and execute treatment plans
• Coordinate patient care with nursing staff
• Plan discharge and manage patient health issues
• Prioritize and resolve issues, escalating to physicians as appropriate
• Manage and document all communications in the electronic medical record system
• Provide comprehensive care of surgical patients with strong emphasis on patient safety
• Communicate effectively with physicians, resident team, nursing staff, family, and other team members
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of 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
• Minimum one (1) year of Urology experience as a PA
• Knowledge of common urologic problems and treatments
• Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency, and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics, pharmacology, counseling techniques, and interpersonal dynamics
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Skill in telephone interviewing of patients to efficiently retrieve accurate information
• Ability to perform initial history and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures, and protocols for patient care management
• Excellent communication skills with patients and health care personnel, including clear written, verbal, and telephone communication with a wide variety of people
• Ability to assess daily status and progress of patients and report effectively to physicians and other medical care personnel
• Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team
• Knowledge of medical ethics and laws pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics
• Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in acute and chronic care
• Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) that include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient urology experience
• Surgical outpatient experience

Special Conditions

• 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 obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain them during employment; clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $170,652 - $224,815 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hours of work will be based on the negotiated hourly wage within the hiring pay scale of $77.84 - $102.54 per hour.

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. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Compliance Statements

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening.