Hospital Medicine PA – Per Diem, Impactful Care

UCI Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Physician Assistant per diem to join the Department of Specialty Care Associates, Hospital Medicine. The PA will work in ambulatory or inpatient settings, providing high-quality patient care under supervision and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and strong communication skills to educate patients and collaborate with physicians.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant with ARC-PA accredited program graduation and current CA license.
• Completion of NCCPA certification and valid DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in Hospital Medicine or inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in ambulatory or inpatient Hospital Medicine settings.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary care with physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Document care plans and progress notes accurately.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and security policies.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in credentialing processes.

Skills

Internal medicine knowledge

History taking

Physical examination

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

PHI privacy compliance

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

CA Physician Assistant licensure

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

BLS/ACLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Privileging & Credentialing

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Physician Assistant per diem to join the Department of Specialty Care Associates, Hospital Medicine. The PA will work in ambulatory or inpatient settings, providing high-quality patient care under supervision and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and strong communication skills to educate patients and collaborate with physicians.