Physician Assistant - OBGYN (Santa Monica)

NPACE; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Physician Assistant for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to provide advanced clinical care in outpatient settings across general gynecology, MIGS, menopause management, and obstetrics. The PA collaborates with physicians, performs exams, interprets tests, and supports education within an academic medical center.

The PA may travel to department clinics per supervisor assignments, participates in rounds, educates patients and learners, and adheres

Qualifications

• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform physical exams.
• Formulate and communicate treatment plans.
• Interpret laboratory and imaging results.
• Document patient care thoroughly per protocols.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform physical and pelvic exams.
• Formulate and communicate treatment plans.
• Interpret laboratory and imaging results.
• Document services clearly and comprehensively.
• Participate in rounds and patient education.
• Coordinate care and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Travel to department clinics for coverage as assigned.

Skills

Pelvic examination

Clinical communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

CA PA License

National PA Board Certification

Master's Degree in PA program

Tools

Excel

Word

Job 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 protocolsand 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

Salary range: $83.46-$112.31/hourly

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

Santa Monica, CA, United States (on-site)

Qualifications

• CA PA License-required
• National PA Board Certification-required
• Degree from a PA program ( Master's Degree preferred)-required
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC
• Previous relevant OBGYN experience as PA -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