Physician Assistant
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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 Physician Assistant – Neurocritical Care 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
- conduct of research as well as the dissemination of research findings through written publication, professio.
- provide supervision, under the guidance of the faculty of Neurology, of the medical practices of fellows, re.
- provide teaching/education activities to broad range of people including fellows, residents, medical student.
- provide documentation of provision of care (# and type of cases/procedures performed) during the past 24 mon.
Requirements
- advanced expertise in the standard practices of neurocritical care.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with doctors, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement Officers.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with doctors, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement Officers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the health system.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of California, Irvine in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Critical Care 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 Irvine, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Neurocritical care, Physical assessment, Medical intervention, Neurological examinations, Clinical research, Invasive medical procedures, Central venous catheter placement, Arterial line placement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides direct patient care in the Neurocritical Care unit, performing neurological and physical examinations and medical interventions. They also collaborate with research staff on biomedical protocols and participate in the clinical education of fellows, residents, and stu...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Sick Time, 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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