Physician Assistant – Surgical Services, West Valley

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in West Hills, CA seeks a Physician Assistant for Surgical Services to provide inpatient care for general, cardiac, vascular, and urology patients under Medical Director supervision. The role emphasizes discharge planning and patient education to ensure smooth transitions from admission to discharge.

The position involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, leading the rotational mentoring program, and taking a leadership role in research, teaching, and publishing.

Qualifications

• PA licensure required or eligible.
• Strong clinical skills in inpatient surgical care.
• Ability to lead and participate in clinical research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient surgical care across General, Cardiac, Vascular and Urology services.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning with education for patients and families.
• Lead mentoring programs and participate in clinical trials; drive improvements in allied health practice.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Job description

Work Location West Hills,CA Job #24369 Work Hours 12 hour shifts, various days and nights, including weekends and holidays Employment Type 2 – Staff- Career Duration Indefinite Salary Range $91.76-123.45 Hourly Posted Date August 20, 2026 Bargaining Unit UPTE – HX

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

JOB DUTIES

Major functions include serving as a Physician Assistant for the Surgical Services at West Valley under the general supervision of the Medical Director. Duties include providing inpatient care to surgical patients including General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Urology patients, coordinating the care of adult patients, and providing patient/family education to promote a smooth transition from admission to discharge. Provide a discharge plan, providing detailed discharge instructions. Major functions include collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, leading the rotational mentoring program, participating in clinical trials, showing initiative in developing and implementing positive improvements for the allied health team. Taking a leadership role in research, teaching, and publishing.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Salary range : PA: $83.46-$112.31 /hourly Senior PA to be determined by relevant experience. Salary range: $91.76-123.45 /hourly