(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology - 137523

The Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego aims to conduct cutting-edge research in digestive diseases and to promote scholarly investigations, teaching, service and health leadership and training.

The Senior Physician Assistant (PA) will provide care for patients with Advanced Endoscopy and General Gastroenterology (GI) related conditions. Provides comprehensive history and physical exams, orders and reviews diagnostic tests, formulates plans of care, works with the Advanced Endoscopy team & General Gastroenterology team along with other providers, and triages telephone calls, electronic messages (e.g. Epic MyChart) and outpatient physician referrals. Acts as an expert resource in the Division of Gastroenterology.

Primarily, the Senior Physician Assistant (PA) will see Advanced Endoscopy clinic patients, primarily new visits, which will primarily come from the external referral pool. Assists the Advanced Endoscopy team with triaging these referrals and help reducing patient wait times.

The Senior Physician Assistant (PA) may see these patients either in an Expeditated Care Clinic (ECC) format or as formal new consults. Assists in coverage for General GI ECC as needed. Responsible for seeing any urgent post-procedure advanced patients. The Senior Physician Assistant (PA) will not be responsible for inpatient care, but may assist with certain physician orders. Other duties assigned as needed.

The Senior Physician Assistant is expected to practice consistent with Professional Standards of Practice. Collaborate judgment with physician is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, the Senior PA performs operational level duties as described in the Series Concept. The major emphasis of this position is direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning and development of patient education information. May perform other related duties as assigned

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

• Current Physician Assistant (PA) License issued by the State of California and Physician Assistant Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.

• Minimum one (1) year of Physician Assistant experience working in Gastroenterology.

• 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.

• Knowledge of study formats, with ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.

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

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Gastroenterology.

• Demonstrated experience in research techniques, such as following a protocol, and in collecting all data precisely.

• Knowledge of FDA and drug study requirements.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.