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Pediatric Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - MED: Neurological Surgery - Sacramento Campus
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 August 03, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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MED: Neurological Surgery
The Department of Neurological Surgery is a clinical specialty unit in the School of Medicine that provides direct patient care, training and graduate medical education, and basic and applied medical research programs. It serves as a referral center for neurosurgical patients in northern California
Job Summary
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Responsibilities
The Neurosurgery Physician Assistant provides specialized patient care and guidance to neurosurgical patients and their families. Direct patient care is provided to inpatients in the hospital, including obtain history and physical, pre-and post-operative management, order and follow-up of laboratory and radiology studies, telephone triage of patient phone calls, attendance at M & M and QA conferences as required.
Required Qualifications
At least one (1) year recent experience as a Physician Assistant
At least one (1) year of recent Physician Assistant experience in Neurosurgery or Pediatrics
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Master's Degree
California Licensed Physician Assistant (PA)
Current AHA BLS/CPR, ACLS and PALS Certifications
ENLS Certification within three months of hire
National certification as a physician assistant (NCCPA)
DEA Certificate
within three months of hire
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
Special Requirements
Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
Must be able to work occasional overtime
Ability to work flexible hours
Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program
covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
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