(PA) Physician Assistant - Per Diem - Preoperative - 142114

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform comprehensive preoperative health assessments and optimize patients for anesthesia. You will interview patients, build medical histories, and conduct exams to guide perioperative care.

The role requires CA licensure, NCCPA certification, and ARC-PA approved education with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic team are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• Current California PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Minimum 3 years recent PA experience in cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative health assessments and medical optimization prior to anesthesia.
• Interview patients and families, gather histories, and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the health care team and assume ongoing clinical management responsibilities.

Skills

ARC-PA accredited program

CA PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/CPR certification

3+ years PA experience (cardiology/ICU

Interpersonal communication

Education

Physician Assistant program

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic (APC) Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive preoperative health assessments before surgery to ensure medical optimization before anesthesia. In accordance with standardized procedures, the PA conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations, evaluates patient behavior, and explores the patient's interpretation of health needs. PAs directly perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret finished results; develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans. PAs work in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retain responsibility for the patient's ongoing clinical management.

PAs assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning, and development of patient education information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

• Current State of California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• Current Physician Assistant Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• A minimum of three (3) years of recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) within a cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine setting.

• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Perioperative experience (preop, PACU).

• Ambulatory experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, work experience must be within the past two years.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $259,413 - $259,413 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $124.24 - $124.24

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).