(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - East Campus Surgery - 133376

The Physician Assistant (PA) will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow through with the care plan. Assess and provide medical care as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The Senior Physician Assistant is expected to practice consistent with Professional Standards of Practice. Collaborate judgment with off-site physician is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, the Senior PA performs operational level duties as described in the UCSD Performance Policy. The major emphasis of this position is direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning and development of patient education information. May perform other related duties as assigned.

First assist in operating room for all surgical specialties, urology, general, orthopedic. Assist surgeons postoperatively to include rounds, post-op orders, care coordination, and assist with discharging of patients.

• 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 and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.

• A minimum of two (2) years of inpatient first assisting experience in perioperative or surgical services as a Physician Assistant.

• Ability to perform initial history, physical examination, identify major medical problems and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Must have the ability to manage own patient load.

• Must have proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams and procedures used in clinic.

• Must understand purpose, required supplies and/or equipment, how to perform procedures accurately, infection control and an accurate documentation of medical chart.

• 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 necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care.

• Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly regarding perioperative risks and management.

• 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.

• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.

• Urology 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.