"Sr Physician Assistant- P/T Days"

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.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to advancing clinical innovation, medical education and research in emergency medicine. Our faculty apply cutting-edge expertise to train the next generation of emergency physicians and lead research initiatives aimed at improving emergency care, injury prevention and disease management.

The Department of Emergency Medicine manages nearly 50,000 emergency visits annually, contributing to advancements in education and research. The department serves as the entry point for Orange County's only Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma centers, as well as the Regional Burn Center. Nearly 5,000 trauma cases and more than 500 burn cases are handled each year, supporting emergency medicine training and research. The department collaborates with the UCI Health Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center and Orange County's designated cardiac receiving center to enhance stroke and cardiac emergency response. The team includes 20 full-time clinical faculty, two research faculty, and eight full-time emergency medicine fellows, dedicated to advancing emergency medicine through education, research, and clinical leadership.

The position of Physician Assistant in the Department of Emergency Medicine requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in the Emergency Department and primarily cover day shifts. Under the supervision of the Medical Director and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the Physician Assistant will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. A Physician Assistant is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide advanced care in their area of specialization.

This position may perform functions as appropriate to their 'scope of practice' (In general, the 'scope of practice' includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per their approved practice agreement). Familiarity with state statute for their licenses is necessary. Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges. The PA professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates. The PA has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidences self-direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within the all Health locations and affiliates. Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day. The PA is accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

Required: Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System. Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job. Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information. Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program. 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. Current, active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license. Current and active DEA registration. Active National Provider Identifier (NPI). National board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) at the time of initial appointment. Current BLS certification. Current ACLS Certification. Current PALS Certification. 3-5 years Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population.