University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Physician Assistant Critical Care - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Physician Assistant Critical Care - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Job Summary
The Critical Care Physician Assistant is a licensed physician assistant who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide expert advanced practice in critical care. The primary responsibility of the Critical Care Physician Assistant (CCPA) is providing and directing care for patients in the adult ICUs at the UCSF Medical Center. The CCPA is responsible for maintaining quality of care standards for all procedures and clinical care provided in the ICUs. The CCPA provides self-direction and accountability in the development of this role within the medical center.
The CCPA shall provide medical care under the supervision of the Physician Director of Adult Critical Care Medicine and their individual collaborating physicians. The CCPA shall provide care in accordance with standardized procedures. The CCPA shall be proficient in the areas of arterial catheter insertion, central venous catheter insertion, ventilator management, sedation, and pain control. The Medical Staff Office on a biannual basis grants privileges to practice at UCSF Medical Center.
The CCPA may rotate through all of the focused care ICUs at the medical center including: cardiothoracic, neurologic, neurosurgical, medical, general surgical, and transplant. The CCPA shall work collaboratively with physician students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians. The CCPA will participate in the precepting of APP students and post graduate fellows. This position is scheduled for 12 hour rotating shifts from days to nights including holidays and weekends.
Join UCSF: Exceptional Benefits, Extraordinary Impact
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Moving Expense Reimbursement Eligible
14 Paid Holidays in addition to Vacation/PTO and Sick Time
Comprehensive Health and Welfare:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance
Robust Retirement Options:
Employer Contributions and Supplemental Plans
Home and Family:
Adoption assistance, Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance and more!
Required Qualifications
Completion of clinical rotations in Adult Critical Care during Physician Assistant training (if new graduate) or recent experience working in Adult Critical Care patient care as a Physician Assistant
Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, leadership/problem identification/resolution, and teaching
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of an accredited critical care practice transition program.
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working in Adult Critical Care patient care as a Physician Assistant
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as an inpatient Physician Assistant in an academic medical center
Experience with quality improvement and/or research
Author of publication in peer reviewed journal
Experience as faculty or instructor in graduate advanced practice provider program
License/Certification
Must hold an active and current California Physician Assistant License (PA)
California driver's license (CDL) if required for position
Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain
Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California and have evidence of transfer by 90th day of clinical practice.
Must have completed an AAPA recognized graduate master's degree program as a physician assistant.
Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day
Current AHA CPR certification
Must hold current AHA BLS and ACLS as minimum requirements
Neurocritical Care Society Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification upon hire
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Job Summary
The Critical Care Physician Assistant is a licensed physician assistant who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide expert advanced practice in critical care. The primary responsibility of the Critical Care Physician Assistant (CCPA) is providing and directing care for patients in the adult ICUs at the UCSF Medical Center. The CCPA is responsible for maintaining quality of care standards for all procedures and clinical care provided in the ICUs. The CCPA provides self-direction and accountability in the development of this role within the medical center.
The CCPA shall provide medical care under the supervision of the Physician Director of Adult Critical Care Medicine and their individual collaborating physicians. The CCPA shall provide care in accordance with standardized procedures. The CCPA shall be proficient in the areas of arterial catheter insertion, central venous catheter insertion, ventilator management, sedation, and pain control. The Medical Staff Office on a biannual basis grants privileges to practice at UCSF Medical Center.
The CCPA may rotate through all of the focused care ICUs at the medical center including: cardiothoracic, neurologic, neurosurgical, medical, general surgical, and transplant. The CCPA shall work collaboratively with physician students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians. The CCPA will participate in the precepting of APP students and post graduate fellows. This position is scheduled for 12 hour rotating shifts from days to nights including holidays and weekends.
Join UCSF: Exceptional Benefits, Extraordinary Impact
Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Moving Expense Reimbursement Eligible
14 Paid Holidays in addition to Vacation/PTO and Sick Time
Comprehensive Health and Welfare:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance
Robust Retirement Options:
Employer Contributions and Supplemental Plans
Home and Family:
Adoption assistance, Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance and more!
Required Qualifications
Completion of clinical rotations in Adult Critical Care during Physician Assistant training (if new graduate) or recent experience working in Adult Critical Care patient care as a Physician Assistant
Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, leadership/problem identification/resolution, and teaching
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of an accredited critical care practice transition program.
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working in Adult Critical Care patient care as a Physician Assistant
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as an inpatient Physician Assistant in an academic medical center
Experience with quality improvement and/or research
Author of publication in peer reviewed journal
Experience as faculty or instructor in graduate advanced practice provider program
License/Certification
Must hold an active and current California Physician Assistant License (PA)
California driver's license (CDL) if required for position
Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain
Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California and have evidence of transfer by 90th day of clinical practice.
Must have completed an AAPA recognized graduate master's degree program as a physician assistant.
Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day
Current AHA CPR certification
Must hold current AHA BLS and ACLS as minimum requirements
Neurocritical Care Society Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification upon hire
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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