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UC San Diego · 21 hours ago

(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant, Emergency Department - 133338

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$73.40/hr - $96.69/hr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage the care of ED observation patients and Senior Emergency Care Unit patients.

Follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow through with the care plan.

Assess and provide medical care as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

Practice consistent with Professional Standards of Practice.

Collaborate judgment with off-site physician within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Perform operational level duties as described in the UCSD Performance Policy.

Direct patient care delivery.

Manage patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems.

Occasional community teaching programs and participation in program planning.

Develop and implement patient education information.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification

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PA licensePA Certification from NCCPABLS/CPR certificationACLS certificationPALS certificationPCIS/Epic proficiencyPatient education experiencePatient interviewing skillsDiagnostic testsClinical lab values

Required

Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.

PALS certification.

Minimum one (1) year of recent working experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) in an Emergency Department.

Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.

Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams and procedures, e.g., laboratory blood tests, x-rays, EKG's, biopsies and GI endoscopies.

Demonstrated strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).

Knowledge of clinical laboratory values and skill in identifying deviations.

Demonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling and developing and implementing long and short range treatment plans.

Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history and acquiring pertinent data.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.