Description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Pediatric Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Salary Range: $70.62 - $93.14 Hourly

Responsibilities 

The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant provides specialized patient care and guidance to neurosurgical patients and their families. Direct patient care is provided to inpatients in the hospital, including obtain history and physical, pre-and post-operative management, order and follow-up of laboratory and radiology studies, telephone triage of patient phone calls, attendance at M & M and QA conferences as required.

Required Qualifications 

• At least one (1) year recent experience as a Physician Assistant
• At least one (1) year of recent Physician Assistant experience in Neurosurgery or Pediatrics
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Master’s Degree
• California Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current AHA BLS/CPR, ACLS and PALS Certifications
• ENLS Certification within three months of hire
• 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. 

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.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at 

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=248690

Job ID # 43451

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer)