Senior Surgical PA: Inpatient Care, OR & ICU

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health seeks a Sr Physician Assistant for the Department of Surgery, based at a new Irvine hospital. The role focuses on inpatient care, surgical consultations and perioperative coordination across multiple specialties.

The candidate must hold CA PA licensure, NCCPA board certification, DEA, and BLS/ACLS (ATLS preferred) with 2+ years of experience in trauma or surgical care, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• CA PA license required
• NCCPA board certification required
• DEA registration required
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS or equivalents preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in trauma or surgical inpatient care preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care for surgical patients across multiple services.
• Perform consults, rounds, and hand-offs with surgical teams.
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, orders, and discharge planning.
• Assist in operating room and perioperative procedures under supervision.
• Triage calls, review labs, and communicate plans to patients and staff.

Skills

PA license California

NCCPA certification

DEA number

BLS

ACLS

ATLS

NPI number

Excellent communication

Trauma/Critical care

Education

California PA license

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health seeks a Sr Physician Assistant for the Department of Surgery, based at a new Irvine hospital. The role focuses on inpatient care, surgical consultations and perioperative coordination across multiple specialties.

The candidate must hold CA PA licensure, NCCPA board certification, DEA, and BLS/ACLS (ATLS preferred) with 2+ years of experience in trauma or surgical care, and excellent communication skills.