Job ID
68009
Location
Sacramento
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Job Summary
PAs are expected to act as an expert resource for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate. The PA may perform non-invasive, invasive and surgical procedures, including first assist per approved standardized procedures. Demonstrates leadership skills and accountability for own practice as defined by the California Physician Assistant board.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified complex patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education.
Apply By Date: 12/20/2024; interviews may be held at any time.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of full-time Physician Assistant experience working in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
- Graduation with a master's degree, or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- California Licensed Physician Assistant (PA).
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire.
- National PA board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area (NCCPA).
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR certification.
- American Heart Association (AHA) NRP certification.
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
- 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 meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years or greater recent clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU highly desirable.
- Experience in providing care to extremely low birth weight neonates highly desirable.
Department Description
Under the direction of the Neonatology Attending Physicians, the Neonatal Physician Assistant cares for neonatal patients with congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress, preterm delivery, meconium aspiration, pulmonary hypertension and any other conditions that require admission to the NICU. The role of the Neonatal PA is to facilitate multi-disciplinary care through interaction with patients, families, housestaff, attendings and nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, accurate patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and, patient care planning, care education, and coordination of care.
Position Information
- Salary or Pay Range: $77.29 - $101.99
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 138
- Payroll Title: PHYSCN AST
- Number of Positions: 2
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time:
- Shift Hours: 0500-1800
- Location: Main Hospital, Sacramento
- Union Representation: Yes
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 25 Pounds (Light) - Frequently
Special Requirements
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground.
