Sr. Physician Assistant, Surgery

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, California, is looking for a Senior Physician Assistant to manage inpatient care for surgical patients. This role involves handling consults, inpatient care management, performing physical examinations, and assisting in the operating room.

Qualifications include being a licensed Physician Assistant in California with NCCPA Board Certification, plus strong communication skills and experience in a relevant setting. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a relevant setting.
• Current DEA number.
• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient care of surgical patients.
• Assist in the operating room with surgical procedures.
• Oversee surgical consultations and patient care.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Clinical competence

Ability to work in a team

Education

Active Board Certification from NCCPA

Licensed Physician Assistant in California

Current BLS and ACLS certification

Tools

Windows and MS Office

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.

Your Role on the Team

The position of Senior Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery requires a highly competent, independent yet team‑oriented individual who will manage inpatient care of surgical patients at our new hospital in Irvine, California.

Inpatient surgical services include colorectal surgery, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, minimally invasive surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic, urology, and vascular. The physician assistant will handle consults, inpatient care, and management, including evaluating care, ordering diagnostics, creating treatment plans, participating in shift hand‑off, rounding, communicating with surgery teams, overseeing surgical consultations, resuscitations, procedure coordination, admissions and discharges, triage phone calls, reviewing labs, performing physical examinations, and overall patient care. They must demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical competence, sound judgment, professional communication, timely documentation, and commitment to professional development and competency validation. The PA will also assist in the operating room, working closely with surgeons and other professionals to provide optimal patient care throughout surgical procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
• HIPAA and other required training completion (Medical Center Annual TB screening, applicable JCAHO tests).
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to PHI.
• Possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential for assignment duties.
• Demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Exercise diplomacy and flexibility when interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Clearly communicate medical information verbally and over the telephone.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes.
• Maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload; be trained to use specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Current, active, unrestricted licensed Physician Assistant in California.
• Active Board Certification from NCCPA.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Current DEA number.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Two or more years of experience in a relevant setting.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in Trauma/Critical Care.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits including 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

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

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting 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 (949) 824‑0500 or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.