(PA) Physician Assistant, Concierge Medicine

Company: University of California
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/15/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/27/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Our innovative Concierge Medicine Program located in La Jolla provides the most personalized and coordinated medical care using leading-edge medicine and state-of-the-art technology.

The Advanced Practice Provider will serve as an extension of the Concierge Medicine Physician to provide same day or next day access to patients. This provider will also be able to assist with direct patient care by assisting with follow up of lab results, prescriptions refills and coordination of referrals.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* 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/CPR or BART certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.


* Minimum one (1) year licensed work experience as a Physician Assistant in Primary Care, Urgent Care, and/or Concierge Medicine. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice work experience must be within the last two years.


* Proven 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.


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


* Ability to manage own patient load.


* Demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.


* Comfort with and willingness to facilitate the transfer of correspondence between patient and patient care team.


* Ability to proactively determine and address needs of clientele.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Two (2+) or more years of recent licensed work experience as a Physician Assistant in Primary Care, Urgent Care, and/or Concierge Medicine.


* Previous concierge medicine experience.



SPECIAL CONDITIONS

* 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.



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Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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La Jolla, CA

Posted: 7/6/2022

Job Reference #: 116988

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