UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Salary or Pay Range: $84.43 - $111.40 Hourly

The role of the Physician Assistant within the Department of Emergency Medical is to provide independent, advanced level 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 has clinical responsibilities in both outpatient and in-patient environments as well as pre and post op coordination and management. Patient management decisions are 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) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications

• Advanced Trauma Life support (ATLS) certifications within 1 year of hire

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire

• Graduation with a master’s or PhD degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program.

• At least three years full time, or equivalent, experience as a PA in the aligned specialty

• Ability to provide direct patient care to a diversified complex patient population. 

• Ability to serve 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.

• Ability to participate in patient and staff education

• Demonstrated 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

• One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department 

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 clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment 

• 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:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=325064

Job ID #85932