"Physicians Assistant (Per Diem)"

Posted: 06-Jan-26

Location: Los Angeles, California

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 9460

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit cover letter and resume.

Department Summary

The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals.Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture - all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LAOptometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy. UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California.

Position Summary

Working under the required Practice Agreement with the physician supervisor, the Per Diem Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care in primary care as needed. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ Years Experience working as a physician assistant in an outpatient, urgent care, and/or emergency department setting. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of disease, prevention, and health promotion needs of late adolescents and adults. (Required)
• Knowledge and experience in treating common acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. (Required)
• Skill in interviewing needed to understand the medical and psycho-social needs of patients. (Required)
• Skill in oral communication needed to accurately convey information to patients and other co-workers. (Required)
• Skill in written communication needed to accurately convey information to patients and other co-workers. (Required)
• Skill in counseling needed to help patients deal with acute and chronic medical problems. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work when faced with competing deadlines, and interruptions.
• Skill in using a PC, and knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Ability to use the Ashe electronic medical record. (Required)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. (Required)
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with a diverse clientele. (Required)
• Knowledge, experience and skill performing outpatient procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, and splinting. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Master's Degree from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) (Required)
• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a physician assistant as determined by the Physician Assistant Board of the State of California. Prior to Hire andMaintained DuringEmployment. (Required)
• Current California Physician Assistant license. Prior to Hire andMaintained DuringEmployment. (Required)
• Current DEA registration number. Prior to Hire andMaintained DuringEmployment. (Required)
• Current basic CPR certification. During first 3months ofemployment. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

HX-Residual Patient Care Professionals

Complete Position Description

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