Pain Management Physician Assistant (PA)

About the role

To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols standard practice protocols 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. PA’s are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Inpatient (may include some or all responsibilities below)
• 10% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Research and Education

Requirements

• One (1) year of recent experience as a Physician Assistant in pain management specialty, adult inpatient hospital medicine, or inpatient surgical service
• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• National PA board certification (NCCPA)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification 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
• Ability to work flexible hours
• 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
• Meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Qualifications

• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
• Ability to work flexible hours

Skills

• High level of independent clinical decision-making
• Work autonomously and in a team-based environment
• Compassionate patient-centered care

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Pay

$84.43 - $111.40

Schedule

Variable 10-Hour Shifts