UC Davis Medical Center 

Sacramento, CA

Inpatient Vascular Neurology Physician Assistant

Salary or Pay Range: $79.61-$105.05 Hourly

To provide independent advanced level physician assistant clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by practice agreements for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. 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. PAs 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 Physician Assistant Practice Act. 

Qualifications

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 board certification as a Physician Assistant

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 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) within 7 days of hire

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

• At least one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant in an adult inpatient setting

• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers

• 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 a billable provider

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) Certification 

• At least one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant in Neurology 

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Inpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)

• 10% - Professional Development

• 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice

• 5% - Research and Education

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=318495

Job ID #78084

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer