Job Summary
The Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant provides specialized patient care and guidance to neurosurgical patients and their families. Direct patient care is provided to inpatients in the hospital, including obtaining history and physical, pre-and post-operative management, ordering and following up on laboratory and radiology studies, telephone triage of patient phone calls, and attendance at M & M and QA conferences as required.
Apply By Date: December 1st, 2024
- This position will be considering applications as they apply, until filled.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of recent PA experience in neurosurgery, critical care, neurocritical care or neurology.
- California Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
- National certification as a Physician Assistant
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree
- DEA certificate within three months of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within three (3) months of hire
- Demonstrated ability for positive interaction with medical/nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Able to meet PA competencies.
- 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 apply relevant theories and concepts to clinical practice.
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
- Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent experience in neurocritical care.
Department Description
- The Department of Neurological Surgery is a clinical specialty unit in the School of Medicine that provides direct patient care, training and graduate medical education, and basic and applied medical research programs. It serves as a referral center for neurosurgical patients in northern California.
Position Information
- Salary or Pay Range: $77.29-$101.99
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 138
- Payroll Title: PHYSCN AST
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 90%
- Shift Hours: 12 Hour Day and Night Shifts
- Location: Main Hospital, Sacramento
- Union Representation: Yes
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position is a mix of day and night shifts.
- Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries.
Special Requirements
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks, and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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