Physician Assistant - Department Nights

Physician Assistant – Department Nights

Apply for the Physician Assistant - Department Nights role at UCI Police Department
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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. UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students, offers 224 degree programs, and is one of Orange County’s largest employers, contributing billions annually to the local economy.

The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery will independently and collaboratively manage and coordinate inpatient care for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service. This includes patient assessment, care planning, and discharge coordination for general surgery and surgical intensive care unit patients, participation in shift sign‑offs, trauma resuscitations, and surgical consultations.

• Assess health needs, plan and evaluate care of all patients on the general surgery services and in the surgical intensive care unit.
• 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 on potential general surgery patients.
• Coordinate scheduling of surgeries and interventional procedures, and oversee patient discharge including discharge summaries, instructions, and medications.
• Triage phone calls and critically review laboratories, following up on results with patients and medical staff.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations/assessments, and manage treatment of hospitalized patients with advanced clinical judgement.
• Maintain compliant documentation and engage in professional development and competency validation under joint supervision of department leaders.

• Current, active, and unrestricted licensed Physician Assistant in California.
• Current DEA number and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; ATLS within six months of hire.
• Practice agreements completed and on file in the Department and ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges before hire.
• Completion of HIPAA, TB screening, and other required training, with adherence to privacy and security policies.
• Excellent customer‑service skills, diplomacy, flexibility, and clear communication with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear medical reports and progress notes.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload and to be trained in specialized medical equipment and procedures.

• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in Trauma/Critical Care settings.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures including scrubbing, draping, retracting, exposure, clamping, ligating, and suturing.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.

In addition to the salary range listed, UCI offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and various discounts and perks.

• 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: required to disclose recent administrative or judicial decisions related to misconduct.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E‑Verify, Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation.

Additional policy details may be reviewed at UCI Conditions of Employment.

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. UCI is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Health Care Provider.