(PA) Sr. Physician Asst - Anesthesia Critical Care - 137911

Anesthesia Critical Care encompasses four areas: Surgical ICU, Rapid Recovery Unit, Cardiac ICU, and the East Campus ICU. The Rapid Recovery Unit (RRU) is a perioperative unit that can provide ICU-level care for patients who require less than 24 hours of care before being downgraded to IMU, med-surg, or home.

The Physician Assistant (PA) will 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. The Physician Assistant is expected to practice consistent with the Professional Standards of Practice. Collaborative judgment with the off-site physician is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, the PA performs operational level duties as described in the UCSD Performance Policy. 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 patienteducation 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).

• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• One (1+) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

• 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.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced unit and triage acute patients while managing time.

• Two (2+) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.

• Shifts may include Monday-Sunday days and nights in the RRU and Surgical ICU.

• A minimum of 50% night shifts required.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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