Trauma/Surgery/Burn PA – Night Shift, 100% FT

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant for Trauma, General Surgery and Burn services.

You will provide comprehensive inpatient care, support in trauma resuscitation, and patient education under the supervision of the Department Chair and attending physicians. The role requires ARC-PA approval, California PA license, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS with commitment to ART within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program.
• California PA license required.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS and ACLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six months.

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

History taking

Physical exam

OR standards

Writing orders

Patient counseling

Interpersonal dynamics

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

California PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS & ACLS certifications

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sr. Physician Assistant for Trauma, General Surgery and Burn services.

You will provide comprehensive inpatient care, support in trauma resuscitation, and patient education under the supervision of the Department Chair and attending physicians. The role requires ARC-PA approval, California PA license, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS with commitment to ART within six months.