Pediatric Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Company: University of California
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what s possible for the patients we serve a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. as seventh in the country UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Job Summary

The Pediatric Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant will deliver comprehensive healthcare under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital Oakland/San Francisco and under the administrative supervision of the Director of Pediatric Critical Care at UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital San Francisco.

The Physician Assistant will care for patients in the operating room, in the outpatient clinic, and in any inpatient are that cares for pediatric cardiothoracic surgery patients. In the operating room, assists with surgical cases. In the clinic and inpatient areas, responsible for assessment, evaluation, planning, teaching, and case management of preoperative and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients.

The Physician Assistant will primarily work at UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital Oakland campus and will cross train to the UCSF Benioff Children s Hospital San Francisco campus.

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governances (OMAG) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, et al). Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

Required Qualifications

* Six months PA experience in related clinical area

* Active Physician Assistant licensure in State of California

* Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

* PA-C Certification; or by first day of work

* Active and/or transferable DEA License to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice; it is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA License to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer

* Completed a APA recognized graduate Master s Degree program as a Physician Assistant

* Submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day

* Demonstrated competence in communication, collaboration, clinical case management, leadership, problem identification and resolution, teaching and research

* The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

* Bilingual: Spanish

* Six months PA experience in a related clinical area

Department Name

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

License/Certification

* Active Physician Assistant licensure in State of California

* Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

* Active American Heart Association PALS Certification

* PA-C Certification; or by first day of work

* Active and/or transferable DEA License to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice; it is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA License to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governances (OMAG) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, et al). Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

Position Type

Full Time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.

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