Preop Anesthesia PA: Critical Care & Optimization Expert

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform comprehensive preoperative health assessments and optimize patients for anesthesia. You will interview patients, build medical histories, and conduct exams to guide perioperative care.

The role requires CA licensure, NCCPA certification, and ARC-PA approved education with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic team are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• Current California PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Minimum 3 years recent PA experience in cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative health assessments and medical optimization prior to anesthesia.
• Interview patients and families, gather histories, and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the health care team and assume ongoing clinical management responsibilities.

Skills

ARC-PA accredited program

CA PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/CPR certification

3+ years PA experience (cardiology/ICU

Interpersonal communication

Education

Physician Assistant program

Job description

UC San Diego's Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform comprehensive preoperative health assessments and optimize patients for anesthesia. You will interview patients, build medical histories, and conduct exams to guide perioperative care.

The role requires CA licensure, NCCPA certification, and ARC-PA approved education with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic team are essential.