(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant-Outpatient Cardiology - 140890

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you possess the needed licensure and certifications and have most of the qualifications or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the attending faculty physician/surgeon, the incumbent is responsible for the care of cardiology patients in outpatient settings. Provides clinical assistance and support in treating and managing patients and acts as a key member of the multidisciplinary heart failure, heart transplant, and MCS team. Evaluates patients in all phases of the care continuum, including history and physical, patient preparation, procedures, medical management, and post-operative care. Solves complex clinical problems and communicates directly with attending physicians, fellows, and residents. Acts as a consultant and liaison for patients and their families with attending physicians, house staff, social services, care management, transplant office, financial and administrative staff, and nursing. Provides teaching to patients, staff, post-acute care partners, and community organizations as necessary. Designated expert resource person on the basis of advanced clinical expertise in patient care for heart failure, heart transplant, and MCS patients. Assigned more complex cases requiring the use of advanced skills and typically works with greater independence. One position is located primarily in Bankers Hill, and one position is located primarily in La Jolla.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial history and physical examinations, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner.
• Provide complete care of the cardiac patient, including clinical interventions.
• Counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or end-of-life situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare personnel.
• Maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians, laboratory personnel, and members of the healthcare team.
• Prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, progress notes, policies, procedures, and protocols for patient care management.
• Interpret lab test results commonly used in the clinical area.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within 6 months of hire date.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed Physician Assistant (PA).
• Experience in cardiac patient care and triage expertise.
• Knowledge of operating room standards and techniques.
• Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care.
• Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices pertaining to medical and socioeconomic issues.
• Writing skills to prepare medical reports and progress notes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2+) or more years of outpatient cardiology experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours (including weekends) 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 them during employment.
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
• Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $170,652 - $224,815 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $81.73 - $107.67. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Thursday.