Physician Assistant - Menopause

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Physician Assistant in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department to provide advanced care in outpatient settings, covering general gynecology, MIGS, menopause, urogynecology, and obstetrics. You will work autonomously and with a team, ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered care and teaching learners.

You will travel to department clinics, document care, and participate in rounds and interdisciplinary activities within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• CA PA License required.
• National PA Board Certification required.
• Master's degree from a PA program.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum of 2 years Women's Health experience as PA.
• Experience with general gynecology, MIGS, obstetrics.
• CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, NPI#, DEA#, PECOS, CURES enrollment required.
• Document patient care concisely and write clearly.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and other software.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform physical and pelvic examinations.
• Formulate and communicate treatment plans and interpret lab/imaging results.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate learners and participate in rounds and university education.
• Coordinate care across specialties and ensure thorough documentation.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Collaboration

Written communication

Office software proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Tools

Excel

Word

PECOS

CURES

Job description

Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides advanced clinical care and expertise in the outpatient settings, supporting a full spectrum of women's health services including general gynecology, urogynecology, menopause management, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), and obstetrics. The PA practices in a collaborative and interdependent role, performing comprehensive medical assessments, diagnosing and managing gynecologic and obstetric conditions, and assisting in a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Key responsibilities include obtaining detailed medical histories, performing physical and pelvic examinations, formulating and communicating treatment plans, interpreting laboratory and imaging results, and contributing to the comprehensive care of patients under established protocols and within the PA scope of practice. The PA functions both autonomously and in consultation with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

The PA serves as a clinical expert, patient advocate, and collaborative partner in the care team. Within an academic medical center, the PA is also expected to contribute to the education of learners, including medical students, residents, and advanced practice trainees. Additional responsibilities include participation in clinical and interdisciplinary rounds, providing patient and family education, coordinating care across specialties, and ensuring thorough documentation of services provided. The PA in OBGYN demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence in women's health, equity in care delivery, and lifelong learning in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

The PA will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned

This one APP position to be filled as a NP or PA

Salary $83.46- $112.31/hourly

Qualifications

• CA PA License-required
• National PA Board Certification-required
• Master's degree from a PA program -required
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC-required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant Women's Health experience as PA -required
• Experience with general gynecology, urogynecology, menopause management, performing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) procedures ,and obstetrics-required
• State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, NPI#, DEA#, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES- required
• Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner - required
• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed, and grammatically correct correspondence - required
• Ability to utilize Excel, word, and other software programs - required
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical, and academic personnel -required
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions - required
• Ability to set priorities - required