Physician Assistant - Department Nights

Physician Assistant - Night Shift

UC Irvine – Irvine, CA

We invite applications for the Physician Assistant - Night Shift role at UC Irvine.

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. It has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for academic achievement, premier research, innovation and the Anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It is 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. For more information, visit www.uci.edu
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The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery will manage the inpatient care for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service on the night shift. Key responsibilities include assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care across general surgery, surgical intensive care unit, and trauma resuscitation, as well as performing surgical consultations and coordinating procedures.

• Participate in inpatient sign‑out at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Follow up with the General Surgery teams, residents, and attending physicians.
• Engage in trauma resuscitations and perform surgical consultations for potential general surgery patients.
• Manage the care and organization of procedures, including scheduling operations and interventional procedures.
• Discharge patients with comprehensive summaries, instructions, and medication regimens.
• Triaging phone calls and reviewing critical labs.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, and assess patient health needs.
• Identify, treat, and manage hospitalized patients, maintaining timely and compliant documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and communicate with patients, families, and referring physicians.

• Current, active, and unrestricted licensed Physician Assistant in the State of California.
• Current DEA number and BLS certification.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications; ATLS certification within six months of hire.
• Completed practice agreements and UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
• HIPAA and other required trainings completed;
  Annual TB screening and JCAHO‑required tests.
• Demonstrated understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to PHI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
• Customer‑service orientation and ability to establish effective working relationships across the UCI Health System.
• Diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, and other health‑care personnel.
• Ability to use specialized medical equipment and procedures, maintain an appropriate work pace, and keep accurate records.

• Experience in Trauma/Critical Care.
• Surgical services experience (scrubbing, draping, retracting, suture techniques).
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.

In addition to the salary range, UC Irvine offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. For more information on compensation and benefits, please see the links provided by UC Irvine
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All applicants must comply with hiring conditions, including background checks, live scan, legal right to work in the United States, vaccination policies, smoking and tobacco policy, drug‑free environment, and background‑check disclosures. Additional conditions may apply based on business unit or job‑specific requirements. For details, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php
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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 any other protected category under the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. UCI is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec for assistance.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of work authorization.