Sr. Physician Assistant - Surgery

General Information

Job Name Sr. Physician Assistant - Surgery Department 8790200 - CIN Support and Ops Position type Full Time Workplace Fully On-Site Primary Location San Francisco, CA, United States Job ID 3705

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The General Surgery Physician Assistant complements and assists the work of the attending faculty, surgical fellow, and surgical residents to provide integrative inpatient and outpatient care for the surgery services, which include acute care, gastrointestinal, bariatric, colorectal, hepatopancreatobiliary, surgical oncology, breast, plastic, and endocrine surgery. 

The General Surgery Physician Assistant serves as a high-level professional, whose activities span the full range of care of adult surgical patients, taking responsibility for the safe delivery of care under the supervision of attending physicians and residents.

Full assumption of these responsibilities will follow a training period, during which time the General Surgery Physician Assistant will be monitored by a physician supervisor to determine that knowledge and skills have reached the appropriate level. The Physician Assistant will meet productivity expectations as set forth by the Section Chief of General 2 Surgery, performing any duties related to patient care activities that are appropriate and clearly delineated as primary and consultative services.

Qualifications Required Qualifications: - Graduation from a PA Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA). - Physician Assistant (less than five (5) years of experience as a PA):- AT least one year of PA experience in General Surgery or completion of the UCSF Surgical and Critical Care Medicine APP Fellowship. - Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the assigned position. - Physician Assistant Senior (five (5) or more years of experience as a PA):- 1-2 years of PA experience in General Surgery. Preferred Qualifications: - Two years or greater PA experience in an acute or critical care setting with the general surgery patient population within the past five years, including independent ambulatory patient encounters and surgical first assisting in surgeries - Completion of an advanced practice fellowship in a surgical specialty and ability to provide evidence of completion - Possess the skills, knowledge and abilities to care for General Surgery patients in the following categories: acute care, gastrointestinal, bariatric, colorectal, surgical oncology, breast, plastic, hepatopancreatobiliary, and endocrine surgery Licensure/Certifications: - California Physician Assistant (PA) License without restriction - National Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - California Driver License (if required for position) - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - Additional required AHA certifications: ACLS - Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None License / Certification Physicians Assistant About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. EEO Statement 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 status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code PHYSCN AST SR (009202) Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) Job Family Nursing Campus 1 Hyde Hospital Percentage (%) 100.00 Shift Length 8 hours Shift Type Day Bargaining Unit HX