Inpatient Surgical PA — Independent First-Assist

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide independent inpatient clinical care across services such as orthopedics, trauma/ACS, and neurosurgery, with attending physician support as needed.

The role emphasizes leadership, education, and research contributions, with a 90% employment fraction, a three twelve-hour shift schedule, and on-site work at the Cypress Building.

Qualifications

• One year of recent PA inpatient experience.
• California Licensed Physician Assistant.
• DEA certificate within 3 months of hire.
• NCCPA certification.
• AHA/Red Cross BLS or UC Davis Health CPR.
• ACLS within 7 days of hire.
• PALS within 7 days of hire.
• Master's degree or PA program certification from an accredited program.
• Strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 80% inpatient duties across assigned services.
• 10% professional development.
• 5% quality and evidence-based practice.
• 5% research and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

UC Davis Health in Sacramento is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide independent inpatient clinical care across services such as orthopedics, trauma/ACS, and neurosurgery, with attending physician support as needed.

The role emphasizes leadership, education, and research contributions, with a 90% employment fraction, a three twelve-hour shift schedule, and on-site work at the Cypress Building.