Pain Management Physician Assistant
Department Description
Patient Care Services
Job Summary
Final Filing Date: July 30, 2023 - Repost
Salary Range: $77.29 - $101.99
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Appointment Type: Career
Number of Positions: 1
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift Hour: 8:00am - 4:30pm (M-F)
Location: Main Hospital
City: Sacramento
Union Representation: HX
Benefits Eligible: Yes
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the attending physician and pharmacist, the physician assistant will provide consultation for pain management of hospitalized patients. This includes, but is not limited to, patient evaluation, reviewing their medical history, and collaborating with the primary team to develop a therapy or treatment plan to help alleviate pain and suffering. The physician assistant will also use their knowledge and pain management skills to identify effective non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. The physician assistant will possess a high level of independent clinical decision-making and be able to work autonomously and in a team-based environment to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. 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. Physician assistants are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents, and other ancillary staff.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. 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. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board.
Required Qualifications
- One year or greater experience as Physician Assistant in pain management specialty.
- Graduation with a master's degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- California Licensed Physician Assistant (PA).
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and ACLS Certification.
- National certification as a physician assistant (NCCPA).
- DEA Certificate within 3 months of hire.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
- Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year or greater experience as Physician Assistant in adult inpatient medicine preferred, but will consider outpatient Physician Assistant with one year or more relevant pain management specialty experience.
Special Requirements
- Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider.
- Must be able to work occasional overtime.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries.
- This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
- The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=51795&PostingSeq=1
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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