Preoperative Physician Assistant - Per Diem (20%)

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health in La Jolla seeks a Physician Assistant for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic. The PA performs comprehensive preoperative health assessments, orders/interprets studies, and collaborates with the care team to optimize patients before anesthesia.

A strong emphasis on patient education and safety is included. The role requires ARC-PA approved PA education, CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS/CPR, and at least three years in relevant settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an ARC-PA approved PA program.
• Current State of California PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• Minimum of three years of recent work experience as a PA in cardiology/pulmonology/critical care/internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative health assessments before surgery.
• Conduct in-depth patient interviews and obtain medical histories.
• Perform physical examinations and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/CPR certification

3 years PA experience in cardiology/pulmonology/ICU/internal medicine

Job description

University of California San Diego Health in La Jolla seeks a Physician Assistant for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic. The PA performs comprehensive preoperative health assessments, orders/interprets studies, and collaborates with the care team to optimize patients before anesthesia.

A strong emphasis on patient education and safety is included. The role requires ARC-PA approved PA education, CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, BLS/CPR, and at least three years in relevant settings.