Physician Assistant - Per Diem

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

UC Irvine Health seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to join the Neurocritical Care Center. Under supervision, you will perform neurological and general exams, provide direct patient care, and support IRB protocols.

You will collaborate with Neurology faculty, research staff, and teach fellows, residents, and students. Requirements include CA PA license, NCCPA, and BLS/ACLS; and two+ years in neurocritical care.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of neurocritical care or related experience.
• California PA license with NCCPA certification and ability to practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care with neurological and general physical assessments in the Neurocritical Care Center.
• Perform neurological exams and manage care per IRB protocols.
• Collaborate with neurology faculty and research staff on patient care and protocols.
• Support teaching activities for fellows, residents, and students.
• Document findings and write medical reports and progress notes.

Skills

Neurocritical care

Communication skills

Invasive procedures

Medical history taking

Clinical documentation

Education

PA-C credential

Job description

About UC Irvine

UC Irvine, a leading research university located in Orange County, California.

Your Role on the Team

Under general supervision, guided by the Committee on Interdisciplinary Practice (CIDP), and in collaboration with the Department of Neurology faculty, the incumbent provides direct care through physical assessment and medical intervention to patients in the Neurocritical Care Center (NCC). The PA will perform neurological and general physical examinations, manage care related to IRB biomedical protocols, collaborate with research staff, and support teaching activities with fellows, residents, and students.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in neurocritical care, including both neurology and critical care principles.
• Diplomatic and flexible communication skills when interacting with doctors, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, and emergency or law enforcement officers.
• Clear communication of medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and on the telephone.
• Advanced knowledge of medical history-taking processes and diagnostic test indications according to written protocols.
• Skill in performing diagnostic tests and invasive procedures such as central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, and lumbar punctures, with understanding of indications, complications, and monitoring.
• Skill in reading medical instruments, editing data, correcting treatment modalities, and operating specialized medical equipment (e.g., intracranial pressure monitors, neuroelectrophysiological machines, pulmonary ventilators).
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
• Two or more years of neurocritical care or related experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) before employment start date, meeting Medicare billing requirements.
• Current DEA registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5 and state‑issued prescribing authority (if applicable).
• National board certification by the NCCPA at the time of initial appointment.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from an AHA‑approved course.

Experience

• Experience in the ICU, preferably with Neurology and Neurosurgical patients.

Preferred

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the health system.

Special Conditions

• Initial applicant must provide documentation of provision of care (case type and number) during the past 24 months, representative of scope and complexity of requested privileges.
• Applicants must meet the legal requirements to practice as a PA in California.
• Ability to provide teaching/education activities to a broad range of people, including fellows, residents, medical students, and community members.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed at https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or [e-mail].

Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.