Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
Physician Assistant, Inpatient - Medical Unit
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92108
JOB SUMMARY:
The Acute Care Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well Acute Care patients collaboratively for the designated care service division. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
1 Year of Experience
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)
Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
Current California Physician's Assistant License
Successful completion of Medical Staff Credentialing
Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than 3 months of employment
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance II, Iln, III, Illn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; if employee required to have DEA, employee will request Medical Staff Privileges form and will go thru the AHP Med Staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
2 years of experience in a Direct Clinical Care Position within Specialty area if no acute care PA experience
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
The current salary range for this position is $67.58 to $92.93
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
EOE including disability/vet
The Acute Care Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well Acute Care patients collaboratively for the designated care service division. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
1 Year of Experience
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)
Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
Current California Physician's Assistant License
Successful completion of Medical Staff Credentialing
Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than 3 months of employment
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance II, Iln, III, Illn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; if employee required to have DEA, employee will request Medical Staff Privileges form and will go thru the AHP Med Staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
2 years of experience in a Direct Clinical Care Position within Specialty area if no acute care PA experience
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
The current salary range for this position is $67.58 to $92.93
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
EOE including disability/vet