(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Primary Care - 136393

This position will be 80% Clinical and 20% Administrative. Primary duties will be new patient intake and in-basket support for Primary Care Physicians. The Physician Assistant (PA) will serve as an integral member of the UCSD Primary Care team, improving access for patients with both acute and chronic needs. In addition to providing same-day care for common conditions such as upper respiratory symptoms, sore throats, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and minor injuries, the PA will also support primary care services through annual wellness exams, post-hospital follow-ups, and participation in population health initiatives as needed.

The PA will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow through with the care plan. Assess and provide clinical actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

This position will provide patient care coverage for our Primary Care Clinic based in Vista. May work in other Primary Care locations as needed.

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care.

• Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Ability to manage own patient load.

• Knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures used in clinic. Must understand purpose, required supplies and/or equipment, how to perform procedure accurately, infection control, an accurate documentation of medical chart.

• Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem solving and prioritizing skills.

• Ambulatory Primary Care experience.

• Telemedicine or video visit experience.

• Urgent and primary care procedural experience (e.g. suturing, stapling, I&D, EKG and Basic Radiology interpretation).

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.