Physician Assistant NICU

Pediatric/Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers

Full Time

77632BR

Job Summary

The PA is an independent member of the team, taking responsibility for the safe delivery of care for inpatient newborns. 

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Department Description

UCSF's Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) was founded in 1964 and pioneered fetal surgery and is a 58-bed unit that provides care for critically ill newborns and has the expertise to treat the smallest, sickest and most fragile babies needing surgery for heart, lung, gastrointestinal and other life-threatening conditions. Our neonatal heart program is one of the largest in the country, treating almost 200 newborns with heart disease each year.  The ICN is a Regional Intensive Care Nursery and works with a network of 24 hospitals in Northern California to provide neonatology care.

Required Qualifications

Physician Assistant

• Minimum one (1) year recent PA work experience in a Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or completion of a NICU PA Fellowship.
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Senior Physician Assistant

• Minimum five (5) years recent PA work experience.
• Minimum one (1) year recent PA experience with the newborn or infant population, or completion of a NICU PA Fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) or more years recent PA work experience in a NICU.
• Completion of a NICU Fellowship.

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. (It is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer).
• 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 BLS as minimum requirement.    
• Current AHA NRP as minimum requirement.

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

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. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009204 PHYSCN AST PD

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), San Francisco, CA

Shift

Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends, Variable

Additional Shift Details

Holidays