(PA) Physician Ast, Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic - 140746

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego is seeking an Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic Physician Assistant to perform comprehensive preoperative health assessments for surgeries. You will interview patients and families, build medical histories, conduct physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and help design short- and long-term care plans in collaboration with anesthesia and medical teams.

The role requires a CA PA license, NCCPA certification, ARC-PA accreditation for training, and at

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA approved PA program.
• Current CA PA license.
• NCCPA certification.
• BLS/CPR with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Minimum 3 years as PA in cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine.
• Ability to perform clinical duties independently within interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative health assessments and interviews.
• Perform/coordinate diagnostic studies and interpret results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care team and maintain ongoing patient management.
• Provide patient education and, when applicable, community teaching.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy and kindness

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic (APC) Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive preoperative health assessments prior to surgeries to assure medical optimization prior to anesthesia. The PA, in accordance with standardized procedures, will conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, evaluate patient behavior and explore 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 ongoing clinical management of the patient.

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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

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: $185,456 - $259,518 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $88.82 - $124.29

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).