Senior PA: Advanced GI & Endoscopy Specialist

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Sciences is seeking an Advanced GI/Endoscopy Senior Physician Assistant in La Jolla to provide independent care for complex GI patients in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will lead ECC and formal new-patient consultations, coordinate diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with GI physicians, APPs, and nursing staff to ensure timely evaluation and follow-up.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, telehealth visits, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in an

Qualifications

• Must be graduate from ARC-PA approved PA program.
• California PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• BLS and ACLS with ART within six months of hire.
• Minimum one year PA experience; GI/endoscopy experience preferred.
• Experience with advanced GI/endoscopy procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent clinical assessment and management for advanced GI/endoscopy patients.
• Coordinate ECC and new patient Advanced GI consultations and follow-ups.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests; develop care plans.
• Collaborate with GI physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in telehealth visits and patient education.
• Maintain documentation in Epic; manage referrals and result communications.

Skills

Telehealth

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/ACLS with ART plan

GI/endoscopy experience

Tools

Epic In Basket

MyChart

Job description

UC San Diego Health Sciences is seeking an Advanced GI/Endoscopy Senior Physician Assistant in La Jolla to provide independent care for complex GI patients in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will lead ECC and formal new-patient consultations, coordinate diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with GI physicians, APPs, and nursing staff to ensure timely evaluation and follow-up.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, telehealth visits, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in an