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University of California - Irvine

Research university in Irvine, CA

Senior Physician Assistant - Surgery

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 4/6/27
No salary listed
Mid
Irvine, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges before hire.
  • Clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people in person and by telephone.
  • Maintain clinical competence in delivering patient care in the specialty area and make corrections to treatment modalities.
  • Be trainable in specialized medical equipment and procedures and be able to perform various medical procedures.
  • Know applicable billing practices for Physician Assistant services.
  • Meet California legal requirements to practice as a Physician Assistant, including graduation from a Board of Medical Examiners-approved training program and certification by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Complete HIPAA and other required training, annual TB screening, and applicable tests required to meet Joint Commission requirements.
  • Understand and adhere to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information or other sensitive personal information.
  • Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to assigned duties and demonstrate job-appropriate customer service skills.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program, UCI Health System, and organization.
  • Exercise diplomacy and flexibility when interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency personnel, and law enforcement officers.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
  • Maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
  • Hold a current, active, unrestricted California license and have practice agreements completed and on file in the department.
  • Have a California State License issued by the Medical Board of California by the hire date; the license must be current, active, and unrestricted.
  • Be NCCPA certified at hire and maintain certification throughout employment at UCI.
  • Hold current BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • Have or obtain a National Provider Identifier before the employment start date and meet current Medicare billing requirements.
  • Have a current DEA number.
  • Have at least 2 years of Physician Assistant clinical experience.
  • Comply with applicable conditions of employment, including a background check and Live Scan, employment misconduct disclosure, legal right to work in the United States, vaccination policies, smoking and tobacco policy, and drug-free environment requirements. Additional conditions may include California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act requirements, E-Verify, and a pre-placement health evaluation.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate inpatient care for surgical patients across levels of care, including intensive care, primarily at the new Irvine hospital.
  • Provide inpatient care and consultations for general and specialty surgical services, including colorectal surgery, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, minimally invasive surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.
  • Evaluate care, order diagnostic tests, and create treatment plans.
  • Participate in inpatient sign-out and handoff at the beginning and end of shifts.
  • Round and communicate with surgery teams, residents, and attending physicians.
  • Provide surgical consultations for potential surgical patients.
  • Participate in resuscitations of surgical patients from the emergency department and intensive care unit.
  • Coordinate procedures, including scheduling operations and other procedures, and provide follow-up.
  • Admit and discharge patients when appropriate, including completing admission histories and physicals, orders, discharge summaries, instructions, and medications.
  • Triage phone calls from patients and nurses; review critical laboratory results and follow up with patients and medical staff.
  • Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform initial and daily physical examinations and assessments, exploring patient health needs in a trauma-informed manner.
  • Identify, treat, and manage hospitalized patients.
  • Participate in comprehensive inpatient care and provide multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.
  • Assist in the operating room as needed, collaborating with surgeons and the surgical team to support patient care throughout procedures.
  • Maintain professional development and competency validation, and provide timely, compliant documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Quest, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience in trauma or critical care.
  • Experience as a Physician Assistant in surgical critical care.
  • Familiarity with UC policies and procedures.
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.

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University of California - Irvine is a public research university in Irvine, California. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across its schools and academic programs.

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