Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant

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. PAs 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 listed)
• 10% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Research and Education

Requirements

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Valid California Physician Assistant license
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• National PA Board Certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Physician Assistant with at least one year in an ICU and at least one year in pediatric acute care
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• License and/or certification if required of the position
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Physician Assistant with at least one year in an ICU and at least one year in pediatric acute care
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of medical protocols and procedures
• Ability to manage chronic stable medical conditions
• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Effective communication and teaching abilities
• Leadership and decision-making skills

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

$79.61-$105.05

Schedule

Variable 10-Hour Day Shifts