Pediatric Float Team Physician Assistant

Department Description

Patient Care Services

Job Summary

Final Filing Date
June 3, 2023
Salary Range
$75.04 - $99.02
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
2
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
10 Hour Day Shift
Location
Main Hospital
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
HX
Benefits Eligible
Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the attending physicians, the inpatient Physician's Assistant (PA) will care for and manage inpatient pediatric patients in collaboration with pediatric residents and medical students. The Pediatric Float Team PA role will include caring for inpatient pediatric patients across surgical and medical services, such as PICU, PCICU, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric ENT, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, PA appropriate patients in the NICU and additional services depending on staffing needs. The PA will be expected to order medications and diagnostic testing, interpret laboratory values and diagnostic test results safely and appropriately. In addition, the role will include: consultation with other providers; communication with patients and families; admission/transfer/discharge planning; documentation of care including daily progress notes and procedure notes. With appropriate credentials and privileges, the PA may also perform invasive procedures (e.g., intubation, arterial and central line placement, GT change, drain removal, lumbar puncture, moderate sedation) within their defined scope of practice. The PA will also provide education to patients, family members, and medical providers including nursing staff, allied health team members. PAs may participate in the design and implementation of research and/or quality improvement studies within the Children's Hospital.

To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols standard practice protocols for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. PA's are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician Assistant board.


Required Qualifications

• Three or more years of Pediatric ICU or Pediatric Cardiac ICU Physician Assistant experience
  
• Graduation with a master's degree, or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  
• California Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
  
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and PALS Certifications
  
• National certification as a physician assistant (NCCPA)
  
• DEA Certificate within three months of hire
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
  
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
  
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
  

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Physician Assistant in a PICU or PCICU and Pediatric Surgery highly desirable
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
  
• Must be able to work occasional overtime
  
• Ability to work flexible hours
  
• Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries
  
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
  
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
  

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

Final Filing Date
June 3, 2023
Salary Range
$75.04 - $99.02
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
2
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
10 Hour Day Shift
Location
Main Hospital
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
HX
Benefits Eligible
Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=53712&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.





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