Sr Physician Assistant, Trauma (Day Shift)

About the role

The position of Senior Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in the management and coordination of all inpatient care for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service.

Responsibilities

• Assessing health needs
• Planning and evaluating care of all patients on the general surgery services as well as patients in the surgical intensive care unit
• Participating with inpatient sign out at beginning and end of shift
• Following up with the General Surgery teams/residents/attending physicians
• Participating in trauma resuscitations and performing surgical consultations on potential general surgery patients
• Responsible for care and organization of procedures (including scheduling operations, interventional procedures, etc)
• Follows up with consults as needed, and discharging patients (including discharge summary, instructions, and medications) when appropriate
• Triage phone calls
• Reviewing critical labs, follow-up of results with patient and medical staff, obtaining comprehensive medical histories, performing initial and periodic physical examinations/assessments, and exploring patient's interpretation of health needs
• Demonstrating an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation
• Participating in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and providing multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians

Requirements

• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire
• HIPPA and other training completion as required by Medical Center
• Annual TB screening and any applicable test to meet JCAHO requirements
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification
• Within six months of hire, ATLS certification

Preferred

• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, Quest, Access, Power point and Outlook)
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese
• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures
• Experience in Trauma/Critical Care

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization