Sr Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery (Days) **Signing Bonus up to $20,000**
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The Senior Physician Assistant provides first-assist support in complex cardiac surgeries and manages acute-care procedures like ECMO cannulation. Additionally, they oversee inpatient floor management, including daily rounds and discharge coordination for cardiac surgery patients.
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S.
News & World Report.
The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.
Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.
It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Surgery
Your Role on the Team
The Cardiovascular Institute and Division of Cardiac Surgery at UCI Health are seeking an experienced and motivated senior surgical physician assistant (Surgical PA).
As one of the leading programs at UCI-Health, our cardiac surgery division is experiencing significant growth in both volume and complexity. UCI Health is the only hospital in Orange County performing durable LVADs and caring for complex ECMO patients.
This position reports to cardiac surgery leadership, including the Division Chief and Co-Directors of the Cardiovascular Institute, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and best practices.
Surgical PAs in this role will work four 10-hour shifts per week. Clinical responsibilities may be distributed between operative, procedural, inpatient, and acute care services based on programmatic needs. The role is expected to maintain significant operative involvement while also providing inpatient floor management, ICU support, discharge coordination, consultative services, and procedural care as needed. Inpatient and floor-based responsibilities are an expected component of the position and may comprise up to 50% of assigned clinical effort based on programmatic and patient care needs.
This position provides an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex cardiac procedures beyond the traditional PA scope. We look forward to partnering with outstanding candidates who share our vision and commitment to advancing surgical excellence in cardiac care at UCI Health.
What It Takes to be Successful
Skill at clearly communicating medical information to broad variety of people, both in person and on the telephone. Maintains clinical competence in the delivery of patient care in the specialty area. Corrections of treatment modalities. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures. Ability to perform various medical procedures. Knowledge of applicable billing practices for PA services. Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System. Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers. Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under Medical Board of California by date of hire. Must be a current, active, and unrestricted license. NCCPA certified at time of hire and maintained throughout career at UCI. Current BLS and ACLS certification Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing. Must have a current DEA number. Minimum of five years of previous experience in cardiothoracic surgery with independent competency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).
Willingness to contribute to quality improvement projects and initiatives as well as research, education and training when appropriate. Familiar with EPIC Electronic Medical Record.
Practice agreements completed and on file in Department. Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. HIPPA and other training completion as required by Medical Center Annual TB screening and any applicable test to meet JCAHO requirements. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information. Applicants are expected to meet the legal requirements to practice as a PA as determined by graduation from a training program approved by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; to be certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners. Total Rewards 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. This position is hiring bonus eligible up to $20,000.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must have a valid California PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS/ACLS, and a DEA number. A minimum of five years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery with independent competency in endoscopic vein harvesting is required.
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