Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant

UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, California

Company

UC Davis Medical Center

Location

Sacramento, California

Type

Full Time

Job Description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant

Salary or Pay Range: $79.61-$105.05 Hourly

The Neurocriticalcare Physician Assistant provides specialized patient care and guidance to neurosurgical patients and their families. Direct patient care is provided to inpatients in the hospital, including obtain history and physical, pre-and post-operative management, order and follow-up of laboratory and radiology studies, telephone triage of patient phone calls, attendance at M & M and QA conferences as required.

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 certification as a Physician Assistant
  • DEA certificate within three 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)
  • Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within three (3) months of hire
  • Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  • At least one (1) year of recent PA experience.
  • At least one year of recent PA experience in neurosurgery, critical care, neurocritical care or neurology.
  • Demonstrated ability for positive interaction with medical/nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Able to meet PA competencies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
  • Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
  • Ability to apply relevant theories and concepts to clinical practice.
  • Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
  • Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Recent experience in neurocritical care. 

Key Responsibilities

  • 70% - Clinical Practice
  • 15% - Coordination and Collaboration
  • 5% - Research and Program Development
  • 5% - Education
  • 5% - Professional Development

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

  • This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s) 
  • This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=298289

Job ID #75171

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Date Posted

03/10/2025

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