Sr. Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

Sr. Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

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Who We Are 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the UC Irvine School of Medicine was established in 1967 and has grown into a nationally-recognized academic department that cares for the diverse patient population of Orange County, CA, the sixth most populous county in the US.

Our head & neck cancer and reconstructive surgery division is our largest inpatient division, performing over 700 surgeries and caring for over 400 post-surgical inpatients annually. We have a reputation for training the next generation of outstanding ENT physicians and are backed by the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County.

Our surgeons perform some of the longer and more complex procedures in the hospital, including major resections for cancers of the mouth, face, and throat, free tissue transfer reconstruction of complex head & neck defects, and transoral robotic surgeries for HPV-related throat cancers, and the post-operative inpatient stay can extend to several weeks.

Under the supervision of our head & neck oncologic surgeons, the Physician Assistant will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the inpatient setting with occasional ambulatory activity to assist in providing multi-disciplinary care coordination, patient care and education, surgical procedures, and communication with patient families and referring physicians.

Applicant must have completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of California as a physician assistant. 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 Evidence of completion of Controlled Substances Education Course that meets requirements pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sections  and . 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.

Current BLS certification and ACLS certification. National board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) at the time of initial appointment. Preferred:
Proven ability to exercise diplomacy and work collaboratively with faculty and resident physicians, nurses, other paramedical support staff, and administrators. Strong understanding of the complex nature of head & neck cancer care and the nature of referrals to interdisciplinary supportive services (e.g., speech/swallow therapy, Occupational and physical therapy, lymphedema management). Previous experience attending or contributing to tumor boards or multidisciplinary planning conferences.

Demonstrated experience in symptom management and supportive care during active cancer treatment, including mucositis, dysphagia, pain, fatigue, and nutritional challenges. 2 or more years of oncology-specific PA experience in an academic medical center or comprehensive cancer center.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer…