Night-Shift 12-Hour ED PA (Per Diem)

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 10,803,759 - 15,387,172; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in San Diego seeks a Per Diem Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include patient care coverage, collaboration with physicians, and managing patients' health. The ideal candidate will have a PA program degree, valid California license, and at least two years of emergency experience. This role offers competitive pay at $95.06 per hour, with shifts covering nights. Benefits include career development and opportunities for further certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of recent PA experience in an Emergency Department.
• Ability to independently perform clinical procedures with autonomy.
• Experience providing patient education and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care coverage in the Emergency Dept.
• Collaborate with off-site physicians in patient care.
• Manage patients with chronic and/or episodic health problems.

Skills

Patient care coverage

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical procedures

Education

Graduate from a physician assistant program approved by ARC-PA

California Physician Assistant license

Current PA Certification from NCCPA

BLS/CPR and ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

PCIS/Epic

Job description

A major healthcare provider in San Diego seeks a Per Diem Physician Assistant for the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include patient care coverage, collaboration with physicians, and managing patients' health. The ideal candidate will have a PA program degree, valid California license, and at least two years of emergency experience. This role offers competitive pay at $95.06 per hour, with shifts covering nights. Benefits include career development and opportunities for further certification.