Inpatient Vascular Neurology Physician Assistant

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To provide independent advanced level physician assistant clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by practice agreements for your specific department. This may include non‑invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first‑assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office.

Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. PAs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents, and other ancillary staff.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Apply By Date: 3/19/2026 at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications – For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• National board certification as a Physician Assistant
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 7 days of hire
• Graduation with a master's degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program.
• At least one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant in an adult inpatient setting
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self‑direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) Certification
• At least one (1) year experience as a Physician Assistant in Neurology

• 80% – Inpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
• 10% – Professional Development
• 5% – Quality and Evidence‑Based Practice
• 5% – Research and Education

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital‑based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

This role is an inpatient APP dedicated to our vascular neurology service. Day‑to‑day expectations include working in team‑based care with attendings and residents to assist with management of neurology patients with stroke and acute neurological injuries on the ward and ICU services and typical functions therein (admission, discharge, follow‑up). Acute management of neurological injuries including stroke and ICH in an ED setting.

Expectation for Tele Neurology/Tele Stroke follow‑up with attendings at remote sites.

• Salary or Pay Range: $79.61–$105.05
• Salary Frequency: UCHRLY – Hourly Rate
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  PHYSCN AST
• UC Job Code: 009203
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Variable 10‑hour day shifts, including weekend and holiday coverage
• Location:
  
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

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