Senior Trauma & Burn Surgery PA - Night Shift

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Sciences is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care in trauma, general surgery and burn, with responsibilities spanning inpatient management, patient education, and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses and support staff, and requires ARC-PA accredited education, California PA license, NCCPA certification, and trauma experience. A cover letter is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by ARC-PA.
• California PA license.
• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant treating and evaluating surgical patients; trauma experience highly preferred.
• Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, and related areas.
• Ability to perform history and physical exams, identify problems, and formulate plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical support in management of inpatients, trauma resuscitation, and consultations.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments for critically ill and injured patients.
• Develop and provide patient education.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.

Skills

ARC-PA approved program

CA PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS/ACLS with ART within 6 months

1 year trauma/surgical experience

Anatomy/Physiology knowledge

Independence in clinical decision‑mak

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

Job description

UC San Diego Health Sciences is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care in trauma, general surgery and burn, with responsibilities spanning inpatient management, patient education, and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses and support staff, and requires ARC-PA accredited education, California PA license, NCCPA certification, and trauma experience. A cover letter is encouraged.