Physician Assistant Per Diem (43%)

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine, located in Orange, CA, seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine. You will provide advanced nursing care within ambulatory or inpatient settings, coordinating care and educating patients and families.

The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment under supervision, attainment of proper privileges, and collaboration with physicians, nurses and staff to deliver high‑quality care while

Qualifications

• Must possess clear understanding of core internal medicine principles.
• Knowledge of the elements of a medical history and skill in the history-taking process.
• Expertise and appropriate physical exam skills.
• Demonstrated experience in review and use of standard protocols for Hospital Medicine.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to PHI.

Responsibilities

• Functions as appropriate to their scope of practice (management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and procedures).
• Obtained appropriate privileges unique to each individual.
• Provide patient care across age groups and health locations.
• Maintain standards of care and pursue role development within all Health locations and affiliates.
• Credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff; privileges must be approved before start date.
• Accountable to supervising/collaborating physician and Administrative Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

History taking

Physical exam skills

Care coordination

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

California PA license

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

NPI

BLS/ACLS certifications

Tools

DEA Registration

NPI enrollment

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Your Role on the Team

The position of Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in Hospital Medicine. Under the supervision of the Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine faculty and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the Physician Assistant will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.

The PA is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide advanced nursing care in their area of specialization.

Population Served: Adult population

Functions and Responsibilities

• Functions as appropriate to their scope of practice (including management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures as approved).
• Obtained appropriate privileges unique to each individual.
• Provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health‑licensed settings and affiliates.
• Maintain standards of care for their specified patient population and demonstrate self‑direction and accountability to quality of care and role development within all Health locations and affiliates.
• Credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role; credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
• Accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required

• Possess clear understanding of core internal medicine principles.
• Knowledge of the elements of a medical history and skill in the history‑taking process.
• Expertise and appropriate physical exam skills.
• Demonstrated experience in review and use of standard protocols for Hospital Medicine.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
• Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of California as a physician assistant.
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing.
• Applicant must hold a current DEA Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5.
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification.
• Evidence of completion of Controlled Substances Education Course that meets requirements pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sections 1399.610 and 1399.612.
• National board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) at the time of initial appointment.
• Experience in working with patients undergoing single and combined modality treatment plans.

Preferred

• Multi‑lingual.

Special Conditions

• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
• Applicant must provide documentation of provision of care (number and type of cases/procedures performed) during the past 24 months, representative of the scope and complexity of the privileges requested.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include 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

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 to creating inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.