Sr. Physician Assistant

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a qualified Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive care in the Orthopaedic Department. This role involves independent patient management, assisting in surgery, and participating in treatment planning. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required prior to employment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA approved course required.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent medical management to Orthopaedic Surgery patients.
• Assist surgeons in patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Conduct physical examinations and order diagnostic tests.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

First-Assist Experience

Education

Completed physician assistant training program

National board certification by the NCCPA

Tools

EPIC-EMR system

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Your Role on the Team

The Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant position will provide independent medical management to Orthopaedic Surgery patients at UCI Medical Center. The Physician Assistant provides routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints under the specialty of Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty and General Orthopaedics. The Physician Assistant will report to Chief Administrative Officer of Orthopaedic Surgery and be managed by the supervising physician he/she is assigned to. The Physician Assistant will have the opportunity to serve as first assistant in surgery under the supervision of the attending physician and will perform complex orthopaedic and other medical procedures. The incumbent will assist surgeons in patient care before, during and after surgery.

This position will provide secondary, and in some cases tertiary care within the scope of practice, licensure and organizational policies. The Physician Assistant role is diverse, involving close relationships with the surgeon and patients. This position will primarily provide ambulatory clinical services, including taking histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering, performing, triaging, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and therapies, and furnishing drugs and devices in a cost-efficient manner for specific conditions. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention and patient education, combining the qualities of both nursing and medicine. The Physician Assistant acts as a health care resource and role model to staff by maintaining a high degree of ethics and integrity. Duties include triaging phone calls, message management, reviewing critical labs, follow-up of lab results with patient and medical staff, conducting in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructing comprehensive medical histories, performing initial and periodic physical examinations, and exploring patient’s interpretation of health needs. The Physician Assistant will participate as needed with inpatient rounds, writing progress notes, conducting patient education, writing prescriptions, and preparing discharge summaries. Incumbent will identify and treat patient’s diseases and manage treatment of hospitalized patients.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Applicant must have completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board as a physician assistant
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing
• Applicant must hold a current DEA Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5 and State issued prescribing authority
• Evidence of completion of Controlled Substances Education Course that meets requirements pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sections 1399.610 and 1399.612. PAs who have completed a one-time Controlled Substances Education Course may order or furnish a Schedule II drug pursuant to the Practice Agreement without patient-specific advance approval
• National board certification by the NCCPA at the time of initial appointment.
• current BLS certification from AHA approved course. ACLS, if applicable
• Initial Applicant must provide documentation of provision of care (# and type of cases/procedures performed) during the past 24 months, representative of the scope and complexity of the privileges requested.

Preferred:

• First-Assist Experience: Extensive and verifiable experience as a first assistant in primary and revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty procedures. This includes: • Knowledge of various surgical approaches and techniques. • Proficiency in patient positioning, prepping, and draping. • Skilled tissue handling, retraction, exposure, hemostasis, and suturing (all layers of closure). • Familiarity with orthopedic instrumentation, power tools, and implant systems specific to hip and knee replacement.
• . Knowledge of Surgical Instruments and Procedures: Familiarity with orthopedic surgical instrumentation and a thorough understanding of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty techniques
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and their families, supervising physicians, collaborating specialists, residents, medical students, and other healthcare team members
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, which is crucial in an academic medical center that often involves various services and learners. This includes collaborating with surgeons, other PAs, nurses, physical therapists, case managers, and researchers.
• Teaching and Mentorship: A willingness and ability to participate in the education and mentorship of PA students, medical students, and residents. Experience as a preceptor is advantageous.
• Experience with clinical trials coordination
• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures
• EPIC-EMR system experience and skill.
• Ability to perform various medical procedures, especially those related to Orthopaedic Surgery
• Experience working in emergency, outpatient and operating room settings
• 3-5 years experience coordinating orthopaedic services, specifically orthopedic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (interventional and medical treatments) with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary care teams.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization