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), follow-up, obtaining consults as needed, and discharge 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.
• Identifying and treating patients and managing treatment of hospitalized patients.

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.

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.