Overview
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities. This job posting describes the role of Physician Assistant PD in the Department of Surgery, primarily located at a new hospital in Irvine, California.
Your Role on the Team
The Physician Assistant PD will be immersed in the management and coordination of all inpatient care of surgical patients, across general and specialty services, including the ICU. Inpatient services include colorectal surgery, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, minimally invasive surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic, urology, vascular. Duties include consults, inpatient care, evaluating care, ordering diagnostics, creating treatment plans, sign-out at shift changes, rounds, and communication with surgery teams. The PA will be involved in resuscitations from ED and ICU, coordinate procedures (scheduling operations and other procedures), admit/discharge patients, review critical labs, obtain histories, perform physical examinations, and coordinate multi-disciplinary care with patients and referring physicians. The PA may assist in the operating room and must demonstrate professional development and competency validation. This position is represented by UPTE.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate inpatient surgical care across services and levels of care, including ICU.
- Perform consults, admissions, discharges, and perioperative management.
- Order diagnostics, develop treatment plans, and participate in hand-offs and rounds.
- Triages patient queries, reviews labs, and maintains comprehensive medical histories.
- Provide multidisciplinary care coordination and patient education.
- Assist in the operating room as needed, in collaboration with surgeons.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
- Clear communication of medical information to patients, families, and staff.
- Maintain clinical competence in the specialty area; ability to be trained on specialized equipment and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable billing practices for PA services.
- Graduate from an accredited PA program; eligibility/certification by the California state Board or National Board of Medical Examiners.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification; NCCPA certification at time of hire and maintained thereafter.
- Current California license to practice, DEA number, and NPI (or obtain prior to employment).
- Minimum 2 years of Physician Assistant clinical experience.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Windows and MS Office; experience in Trauma/Critical Care and Surgical Critical Care as PA.
- Familiarity with UC policies and procedures; bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
Total Rewards
In addition to the listed salary, UC Irvine offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement plans, and other perks. See official compensation and benefits information for details.
Conditions Of Employment
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Vaccination policies and smoking/tobacco policies
- Drug-free environment; misconduct disclosure requirements as applicable
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; E-Verify
- Pre-placement health evaluation as required
Details of each policy are at the UC HR site. Closing statements: UC Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer; accommodations available for applicants with disabilities. For more information, contact Human Resources.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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