Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Company: University of California- Davis Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 5, 2025
Job Description:
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Job Summary
This position will provide advanced practitioner care to
Orthopaedic Spine patients under the supervision of a Spine
specialty physician. Care includes, but is not limited to,
providing diagnostic, therapeutic, procedural and preventative
care. This position will examine, diagnose and decide treatments
for patients, including interpreting radiology reports and lab
results. The PA will take patient histories, write prescriptions,
order therapies and may provide surgical assistance, Patient
management includes care across the orthopaedic experience,
including consultation, pre-procedural care, procedural care and
post-procedure follow up in the hospital and hospital based
clinics.This position is primarily based in the C Street Spine
Center, but incumbent must be able to travel and work occasionally
at other clinic or hospital locations to meet business needs.Apply
By Date: 3/18/2025 at 11:59 p.m.Minimum Qualifications - For full
consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or
certification if required of the position
California Licensed Physicians
Assistant (PA)Possession of valid California Physician Assistant
licenseNational PA board certification in an aligned specialty with
the practice areaDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
within 3 months of hireAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life
Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPRAmerican Heart Association
(AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)CITI Certification prior
to any involvement in Clinical Research within three (3) months of
hireGraduation with a master's degree or PhD from an accredited
Physician Assistant programOne (1) year or greater experience as a
PA required, dedicated fellowship acceptedOne (1) year or greater
recent clinical experience in Orthopaedic specialty careAbility to
cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other
professionals, and caretakersExcellent verbal and written
communication skillsSelf-direction and organizational skills to
function in an independent roleJudgement skills to effectively meet
the needs of patientsAbility to meet minimum standards for hospital
credentialing and billing standards as a billable providerPreferred
Qualifications
Recent PA clinical experience in
spine procedures Recent experience with wound care Experience
managing urgent referrals from the community Ability to learn to
assist in operations, performing tasks under direct supervision of
the attending orthopaedic surgeonKey Responsibilities
60% - Clinical Practice20% -
Coordination and Collaboration10% - Patient Advocacy and Support10%
- Education/ResearchDepartment OverviewThis position is with the UC
Davis Health School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
an academic/clinical department, encompassing several
sub-specialties, working to achieve excellence in patient care,
teaching, research and public service. The Department's strategy is
built on four pillars: Impactful Advocacy; In-demand, World-Class
Education; Innovation through Leading-Edge Research; and
World-Class Quality, Value-Driven Clinical Care.POSITION
INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $
79.61-$105.05Salary Frequency: HourlySalary Grade: 138UC Job Title:
PHYSCN ASTUC Job Code: 009203Number of Positions: 1Appointment
Type: Staff: CareerPercentage of Time: 100%Shift Hours: Five 8 hour
shifts, variable start timesLocation: Ellison Ambulatory Care
Center (HSP098) - Sacramento, CAUnion Representation: HX-Healthcare
ProfessionalsBenefits Eligible: YesThis position is 100%
on-siteThis is not an H-1B visa opportunity.BenefitsOutstanding
benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the
University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits,
resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as
well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness,
financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and
eligibility rules by visiting either our handy or and our .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between
the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a
contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay
abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective
bargaining at UC:
High quality and low-cost medical
plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental
and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive
leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family &
Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis
Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time
Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health
Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education
(CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in
the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning
opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and
Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program
including access to free mental health services Supplemental
insurance offered including additional life, short/long term
disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment
Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options
for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving
Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found UC
Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide
resources to enhance as well as (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying
26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs -
Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up
to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Squatting/Kneeling -
Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Climbing
(e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching
overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes -
Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3
Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6
Hours Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental
Demands
Sustained attention and concentration
- Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning -
Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Ability to organize & prioritize -
Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+
Hours Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Constant
Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact -
Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6
to 8+ Hours Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free
campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless
tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products
(e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or
leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and
residential space. Ability to work overtime or flexible
hoursSpecial Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with
questions regarding which activities apply by position
This is a critical position, as
defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment
is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s),
including but not limited to criminal record history background
check(s) This position is designated as a mandated reporter under
CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance
with applicable policies, procedures and training
requirementsMisconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of
employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of
employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject
to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last
seven years determining that they committed any misconduct;
received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of
any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving
misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of
allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or
disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an
appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous
employer.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingAt UC Davis,
we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller,
healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from
every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
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organization means understanding and valuing both our individual
differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions
come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you
consider joining UC Davis, please explore our , our and for
research and education, and our latest efforts to . The University
of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or
protected veteran status.
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