Physician Assistant

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OBGYN

The position of APP in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in the outpatient program of an academic OBGYN practice and training program in a University-based setting. Under the supervision of Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the APP will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. The candidate's scope of service needs to be full breadth, supporting the following subspecialities of Gynecology Oncology, Urogynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM), Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Family Planning. However, the daily practice is expected to be supporting the Urogynecology and Gynecology service line on a regular basis. Candidate is expected to work in both outpatient and inpatient setting. The candidate is expected to function autonomously within a team-based environment in a very busy throughput practice. The candidate will also oversee urgent messages and triage patients with providing added support for covering providers in basket messages when the providers are out.

This position may perform:
* Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges
* The PA professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.
* The PA has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidence self-direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within all Health locations and affiliates.
* Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
* The PA is accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs

Required:

• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with doctors, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement.
• Skill at clearly communicating medical information to broad variety of people, both in person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of when specific diagnostic tests are indicated according to written protocol. Skill in performing diagnostic tests according to protocol.
• Skill to read medical instruments, editing data for errors and making necessary changes. 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.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes.
• Ability to perform various medical procedures
• Knowledge of the elements of a medical history and skill in the history taking process.
• Must possess experience working with chronic pain patients.
• Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Knowledge of applicable billing practices for PA services
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing.
• Experience with clinical trials coordination Familiarity with UC policies and procedures EPIC-EMR system
• Applicants are expected to meet the legal requirements, or eligible, to practice as a Physician Assistant as determined by graduation from a physician assistant training program approved by ARC-PA; and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Must possess licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board as a physician assistant.
• National board certification at the time of initial appointment
• 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 current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Must have current Advance Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Must successfully complete the UCI Medical Center credentialing/privileging process.
• Must have a current DEA number from the US Drug Enforcement Administration and CURES registration upon hire.
• Must possess a California License or current national certification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience providing interventional and medical treatments in collaboration with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary care teams

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.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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 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.