Sr Physician Assistant, Surgery - Variable (Per Diem)

University of California, Irvine

1 day ago

Irvine, CaliforniaPer Diem / PRNSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of California, Irvine as a Physician Assistant – Per Diem, Surgery in United States. Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U. S.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains clinical competence in the delivery of patient care in the specialty area. Corrections of treatment modalities.

Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures. Ability to perform various medical procedures.

Knowledge of applicable billing practices for PA services.

Applicants are expected to meet the legal

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization. Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.

Benefits & Compensation

Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment

Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page

https://hr. uci. edu/new

hire/conditions

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of California, Irvine as a Physician Assistant – Per Diem, Surgery.

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceInpatient care managementClinical assessmentDiagnostic orderingTreatment planningSurgical consultationsResuscitationPatient triageMedical documentationMulti-disciplinary care coordinationPatient educationTrauma-informed careElectronic health recordsCommunication skillsCustomer service

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sr Physician Assistant, Surgery - Variable (Per Diem) at University of California, Irvine a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at University of California, Irvine is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Irvine, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical assistance, Inpatient care management, Clinical assessment, Diagnostic ordering, Treatment planning, Surgical consultations, Resuscitation, Patient triage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will manage and coordinate inpatient surgical care, including evaluating patients, ordering diagnostics, and creating treatment plans. They will also assist in the operating room and participate in multidisciplinary care coordination for various surgical specialties.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Sick and Vacation Time, Retirement Savings Plans, University Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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