(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology - 141742

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health invites applications for a Sr. Physician Assistant in Anesthesiology. The role focuses on direct patient care within the Anesthesia Critical Care units and Rapid Recovery Unit, supporting perioperative care with an emphasis on ICU-level patients.

The PA will follow standardized guidelines, work under supervision, and perform duties aligned with professional standards while collaborating with an off-site physician and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA approved PA program.
• California PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS at hire with plan to obtain ART within six months.
• One year or more of adult critical care experience as a licensed PA.
• Proficiency in documenting patient conditions and outcomes.
• Knowledge of common diagnostic tests and procedures (labs, EKGs, GI endoscopies).
• Experience using PCIS/Epic to retrieve patient data.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-through with the care plan and direct patient care.
• Assess and provide medical care appropriate to patient populations based on competence.
• Practice under general supervision within interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with off-site physicians and other clinicians as needed.

Skills

Critical care

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Clinical documentation

Epic/PCIS

Patient care

Communication

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Tools

PCIS/Epic

Job description

Payroll Title
PHYSCN AST SR
Department
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Hiring Pay Scale
$81.73 - $107.67 / Hour
Worksite
Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
90%
Union
HX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Rotating, 12-Hour shifts, Monday-Sunday
#141742 (PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Anesthesiology
Filing Deadline: Fri 10/16/2026
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening,
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
Anesthesia Critical Care encompasses four areas: Surgical ICU, Rapid Recovery Unit, Cardiac ICU, and the East Campus ICU. The Rapid Recovery Unit (RRU) is a perioperative unit that can provide ICU-level care for patients who require less than 24 hours of care before being downgraded to IMU, med-surg, or home.
The Physician Assistant (PA) will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow-through with the care plan. Assess and provide medical care as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The Physician Assistant is expected to practice consistent with the Professional Standards of Practice. Collaborative judgment with the off-site physician is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, the PA performs operational level duties as described in the UCSD Performance Policy. The major emphasis of this position is direct patient care delivery. 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. May perform other related duties as assigned.
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).
• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One (1+) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.
• Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.
• Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures, e.g., laboratory blood tests, x-rays, EKGs, biopsies, and GI endoscopies.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (Computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory values and skill in identifying deviations.
• Demonstrated experience providing