Physician Assistant

Updated: Feb 23, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Orthopedic Surgery

Job Opening ID: 65123
Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer/Department Administrator 
Working Title: SR. PHYSICIAN ASST.
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
Bargaining Unit: HX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009203
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:
 
The Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant position will provide collaborative medical management to Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery patients at UCI Medical Center. The Physician Assistant provides routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints under the sub-specialty of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. The Physician Assistant will report to and be managed by the supervising physician he/she is assigned to. The Physician assistant will have an opportunity to serve as first assistant in surgery under the supervision of the attending physician and will perform complex orthopaedic and other medical procedures of the upper extremity. The incumbent will assist surgeons in patient care before, during and after surgery. This position will provide secondary, and in some cases tertiary care within the scope of practice, licensure and organizational policies. The Physician Assistant role is diverse, involving close relationships with the surgeons and patients. This position will primarily provide ambulatory clinical services, including taking histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering, performing, triaging, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and therapies, and furnishing drugs and devices in a cost-efficient manner for specific conditions. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention and patient education, combining the qualities of both nursing and medicine. The Physician Assistant acts as a health care resource and role model to staff by maintaining a high degree of ethics and integrity. Duties include triaging phone calls, message management, reviewing critical labs, follow-up of lab results with patient and medical staff, conducting in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructing comprehensive medical histories, performing initial and periodic physical examinations, and exploring patient’s interpretation of health needs. The Physician Assistant will participate as needed with inpatient rounds, ambulatory clinics, writing progress notes, conducting patient education, writing prescriptions, and preparing discharge summaries. The Physician Assistant will also evaluate patients in the Emergency Room for acute surgical care and will assist in fracture reduction, splinting and wound care. The incumbent will identify and treat patient’s diseases and manage treatment of patients in the emergency, ambulatory and surgical settings.

 

The Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant position will provide collaborative medical management to Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery patients at UCI Medical Center. The Physician Assistant provides routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints under the sub-specialty of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. The Physician Assistant will report to and be managed by the supervising physician he/she is assigned to. The Physician assistant will have an opportunity to serve as first assistant in surgery under the supervision of the attending physician and will perform complex orthopaedic and other medical procedures of the upper extremity. The incumbent will assist surgeons in patient care before, during and after surgery. This position will provide secondary, and in some cases tertiary care within the scope of practice, licensure and organizational policies. The Physician Assistant role is diverse, involving close relationships with the surgeons and patients. This position will primarily provide ambulatory clinical services, including taking histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering, performing, triaging, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and therapies, and furnishing drugs and devices in a cost-efficient manner for specific conditions. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention and patient education, combining the qualities of both nursing and medicine. The Physician Assistant acts as a health care resource and role model to staff by maintaining a high degree of ethics and integrity. Duties include triaging phone calls, message management, reviewing critical labs, follow-up of lab results with patient and medical staff, conducting in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructing comprehensive medical histories, performing initial and periodic physical examinations, and exploring patient’s interpretation of health needs. The Physician Assistant will participate as needed with inpatient rounds, ambulatory clinics, writing progress notes, conducting patient education, writing prescriptions, and preparing discharge summaries. The Physician Assistant will also evaluate patients in the Emergency Room for acute surgical care and will assist in fracture reduction, splinting and wound care. The incumbent will identify and treat patient’s diseases and manage treatment of patients in the emergency, ambulatory and surgical settings.

 

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 

 
$76.08 - $104.43 (Hourly Rate)

 

Required:

• Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board as a physician assistant. 
• Applicant must have completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). 
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing. 
• Applicant must hold a current DEA Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5 and State issued prescribing authority (if applicable). 
• Evidence of completion of Controlled Substances Education Course that meets requirements pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sections 1399.610 and 1399.612. 
• PAs who have completed a one-time Controlled Substances Education Course may order or furnish a Schedule II drug pursuant to the Practice Agreement without patient-specific advance approval. 
• National board certification by the NCCPA at the time of initial appointment. 
• Current BLS and (ACLS certification, if applicable) from an AHA approved course. 
• Initial Applicant must provide documentation of provision of care (# and type of cases/procedures performed) during the past 24 months, representative of the scope and complexity of the privileges requested.

 

Preferred:

 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience coordinating orthopaedic services, specifically Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, (interventional and medical treatments) with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary care teams. 
• Experience with clinical trials coordination 
• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures EPIC-EMR system experience and skill. 
• Ability to perform various medical procedures especially those related to Orthopaedic Surgery and the sub-specialty of Hand Surgery. 
• Knowledge of microsurgery including post-operative management of inpatients following microsurgical procedures including flap, replant and revascularization protocols. 
• Should be able to assess the post-operative status of free flaps and revascularized or replanted parts for viability and need for intervention 
• Experience working in emergency and outpatient settings

 

Special Conditions Required:

 

• Must be willing to travel between all orthopaedic practice locations that includes but is not limited to the following: UCI Medical Center Campus, Pavilion 3 Orthopaedic Clinic in Orange, Costa Mesa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Tustin Orthopaedic Clinic, Ambulatory Surgery Center and other regional sites based on the attending schedule

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]

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