Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant (PHYSCN AST)
University of California
- Sacramento, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- At least one (1) year of recent PA experience in neurosurgery, critical care, neurocritical care or neurology.
- California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
- National certification as a Physician Assistant
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's degree
- 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
- 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.
- Recent experience in neurocritical care.
- The Department of Neurological Surgery is a clinical specialty unit in the School of Medicine that provides direct patient care, training and graduate medical education, and basic and applied medical research programs. It serves as a referral center for neurosurgical patients in northern California.
- Salary or Pay Range: $77.29-$101.99
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 138
- Payroll Title: PHYSCN AST
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 90%
- Shift Hours: 12 Hour Day and Night Shifts
- Location: Main Hospital, Sacramento
- Union Representation: Yes
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site
- If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC:
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found
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- This position is a mix of day and night shifts.
- Able to lift 25 pounds, see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries.
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California