Hospitalist Physician Assistant

UC Davis Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 228,115,000 - 301,011,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision premiums paid by UC

Paid holidays

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks a Physician Assistant to provide independent inpatient clinical expertise within the hospital medicine service. You will work under the hospitalist team to manage admissions, cross-cover duties, and patient care across multiple specialties, including overnight shifts.

Requirements include CA PA license, NCCPA, DEA within 3 months, ACLS/BLS, and a master’s/terminal PA degree, with 1+ year inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• California licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
• DEA certificate within 3 months of hire
• National PA board certification (NCCPA)
• Current American Heart Association BLS or UC Davis Health CPR
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Master's degree or PhD from an accredited PA program
• 1+ year inpatient PA experience or APP fellowship completion
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment, self-direction and organizational skills
• Credentialing and billing compliance as a billable provider

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage new medical problems for admitted patients.
• Support admissions and cross-cover for nocturnists and surgical specialties overnight.
• Order medications, interpret diagnostics, and document medical records.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Uphold credentialing and billing standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgment

Self-direction

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Stress management

Education

Master's degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going 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.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board.

Apply By Date: 12/27/2025

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Graduation with a master's degree, or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• One (1) year or greater experience as a Physician Assistant in an adult inpatient setting, or completion of an an accredited APP Fellowship Program in an aligned specialty
• 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
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department

Key Responsibilities

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

Department Overview

UC Davis is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary teams caring for our patients.

Department Specific Job Scope

Under the direction of the hospitalist service, the in-patient physician assistant will provide support to the hospital medicine nocturnists with admissions and cross cover and support nocturnist coverage for several surgical specialties at the new 48X Day Surgery Complex. This includes, but is not limited to, triage of new medical problems, evaluation and management of service patients, ordering medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and providing support for new admissions and cross covering admitted patients overnight. Complete assigned work within the space of the shift, support admissions as needed, complete required medical record documentation. Support patient and family transition home with patient education.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $79.61-$ 105.05
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: PHYSCN AST
• UC Job Code: 009203
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 90
• Shift (Work Schedule): 12 Hour Shifts (1800 - 0630)
• Location: Cypress Building (HSP013)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract.
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• 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.
• Paid time off for professional development 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment .