Physician Assistant - Trauma/ICU Nights

University of California, Irvine – Orange County, CA Overview: 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. Surgery Responsibilities: This position is nights from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position of Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in the management and coordination of all patient care in the Trauma ICU (TICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), and/or Burn ICU (BICU). Duties include but are not limited to: Assessing health needs and planning and evaluating care of all patients on the general surgery services as well as patients in the surgical intensive care unit. Participating with inpatient sign out at beginning and end of shift. Following up with the General Surgery teams/residents/attending physicians. Involved in trauma resuscitations and performing surgical consultations on potential general surgery patients. Responsible for care and organization of procedures (including scheduling operations, interventional procedures, etc.) and follow-up. Obtaining consults as needed and discharging patients (including discharge summary, instructions, and medications) when appropriate. Triage phone calls and review critical labs, follow-up of results with patient and medical staff. Obtaining comprehensive medical histories and performing initial and periodic physical examinations/assessments. Identifying and treating patients and managing treatment of hospitalized patients. Demonstrating an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation. Qualifications: This position is nights from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Required: Practice agreements completed and on file in Department. Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. HIPAA and other training completion as required by Medical Center Annual TB screening and any applicable test to meet JCAHO requirements. Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job. 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Current, active, and unrestricted licensed Physician Assistant in the State of California. The PA must have a current DEA number from the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Current BLS certification. Current ACLS and PALS Certification. Within six months of hire, ATLS certification. Experience in Trauma/Critical Care. Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese. Familiarity with UC policies and procedures. A minimum of 1 year of experience in Surgical services. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan. Legal Right to work in the United States. Smoking and Tobacco Policy. Drug Free Environment. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. E-Verify. Pre-Placement Health Evaluation. Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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