(PA) Physician Assistant-Emergency General Surgery - 132654
Filing Deadline: Mon 10/21/2024
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DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of La Jolla Emergency General Surgery physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide patient care, support practice, and will also hold independent clinics to support EGS (Emergency General Surgery) patient care. Provides comprehensive history and physical exams; orders diagnostic tests and follows up on these and other lab tests; triages phone calls; formulates a plan of care. Plans and implements treatment, teaching and/or support to patients and families. Provides consultation to other health and allied professionals to collaboratively assess patient care needs and treatment plans. Other duties as assigned.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the PA or Sr. PA level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 with a commitment to obtain ART within six months of hire.
- Minimum six (6) months of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in general surgery, emergency surgery, trauma or surgical ICU.
- Ability to analyze and interpret medical data.
- Knowledge of medical record documentation procedures and patient confidentiality. Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various computer software packages, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical equipment.
- Experience in recruiting for a clinical protocol and screening potentially eligible patients.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of data collection, entry, and analysis.
- Experience in collecting accurate patient data.
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills, using tact and diplomacy in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and a diversity of patients. Skill in appropriate telephone techniques.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- First assist experience in the OR, seeing inpatient consults independently, post-op surgical patients and comfortable on a team of doctors, trainees at multiple levels and excellent communication skills with consulting services.
- Work experience in an outpatient surgery clinic.
- Ability to manage independent clinic with focus on postoperative wound and ostomy care and care coordination.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- 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.
PAY TRANSPARENCY ACT
Annual Full Pay Range: $153,259 - $201,889 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $73.40 - $96.69
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply OnlinePayroll Title: PHYSCN AST SR
Department: SURGERY
Hiring Pay Scale: $66.79 - $96.69 / Hour
Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type: Career
Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: HX Contract
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Days, 8 hour shifts
Posted: 10/7/2024
Job Reference #: 132654
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