(PA) Neonatal Physician Assistant - 136661

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine, with approximately 171 Faculty Members, 60 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs), and over 300 support staff (excluding hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 57 clinical residents and fellows distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.

The Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary care for the high-risk neonate and participates in the development and implementation of educational programs related to the high-risk neonate and their family. The PA functions from the time of birth of the high-risk infant through their discharge: practices in collaboration with and under the direct supervision of an attending neonatologist; plans and presents in-service education to large groups in the community as well as within the medical center; writes and implements policies and procedures regarding the care of the high-risk neonate; and participates in and may initiate research studies.

Under the supervision of the Neonatal Director, the PA directs the management of patient care of neonates by 4th year medical students and orients and directs patient care of neonates by interns during their rotation. They each manage a case load of critically ill neonates. They act as a liaison and in collaboration with other medical center departments, community agencies, and consultants. Other duties include supporting the development of guidelines and employee and student orientation packets. They teach courses on various subjects regarding neonatal care to medical students and interns, leads formal patient care conferences and lead rounds in the absence of the Fellow or attending. They also participate on external transports for critical newborns to the medical center and lead resuscitation in high-risk deliveries.

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

• Physician Assistant (PA) License issued by the State of California and Physician Assistant

• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• NRP certification.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.

• Two (2) years of recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in a Neonatal ICU. Experience must include attending high-risk deliveries.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in performing a comprehensive neonatal assessment and general medical examination, identifying medical problems and formulating an appropriate plan, and being able to see patients independently.

• Demonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling, and developing and implementing long and short-range treatment plans. Skilled in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history, and acquiring pertinent data.

• Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.

• Knowledge of the name, abbreviation, and purpose of various diagnostic tests/procedures, including proper scheduling and completion of necessary requisitions and consents.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience interacting positively, constructively, and effectively with staff, physicians, patients and the general public.

• Experience in performing effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload and frequent interruptions.

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (Computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).

• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical research environment. Ability to identify potential clinical trial patients.

• Knowledge of study formats, with the ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.

• Demonstrated experience in research techniques, such as following a protocol, and in collecting all data precisely.

• More than two (2) years of recent work experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in NICU.

• Delivery room experience.

• Level III/IV NICU experience.

• Work experience in an Academic Medical Center.

• PICC certification.

• Spanish language proficiency.

• Work locations are primarily UC San Diego Health's Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla and Hillcrest Medical Center.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's 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 (2) years.