Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant (Days)
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of California, Irvine as a Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant – Days, No Nights 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
- Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
- Licensure through the California Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of California as a physician assistant.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare.
Requirements
- a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing.
- Applicant must hold a current DEA Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5.
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification.
- Experience in working with patients undergoing single and combined modality treatment plans.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University of California, Irvine in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant (Days) at University of California, Irvine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospital Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Hospital Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Hospital Medicine 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Los Alamitos, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Physical Examination, Medical History Taking, Patient Care Coordination, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Reporting, Customer Service, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care for adult patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings under faculty supervision. Responsibilities include multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Sick and Vacation Time, Retirement Savings Plans, Discounts and Perks. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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