Perioperative PA — Preop Assessments & Cardio Care

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 233,000 - 285,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Physician Assistant for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic. The PA will perform preoperative evaluations, interview patients, review histories, and coordinate diagnostic testing to optimize care before anesthesia.

You will develop treatment plans and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe perioperative management. Required are ARC-PA approved PA training, a CA PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS/CPR with plan to obtain BART

Qualifications

Graduate of ARC-PA approved PA program.
Current California PA license.
Current NCCPA certification.
BLS/CPR certification at hire; commit to obtain BART within six months.
Minimum of three years as PA in cardiology/pulmonology/critical care/internal medicine.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

Perform preoperative health assessments and establish medical optimization before anesthesia.
Conduct comprehensive patient interviews and histories.
Perform/order diagnostic studies and interpret results; develop short- and long-range treatment plans.
Collaborate with the health care team while maintaining responsibility for ongoing clinical management.