Physician Assistant

Neurosurgery

Full Time

69996BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the UCSF Department of Neurosurgery and guided by the policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and bylaws of the UCSF Medical Center, some Nursing Policies, and, Medical Staff Policies, and any unique ambulatory patient services this Physician Assistant (PA) position is assigned to the Neurosurgery practice at Regional Medical Center in San Jose. This AHP position may perform delegated functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice”.  In general, the “scope of practice” includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office website. The CIDP approved standardized procedures are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL SPs on the list.  This position may provide patient care in approved age groups and UCSF Health licensed settings.  The AHP has responsibility for the quality of standards of care for a specified patient population and evidences self-direction and accountability in the development of this role within the all UCSF medical center locations.  UCSF Health requires all Advanced Health Practitioners (AHP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Office (MSO) in order to practice and function in their clinical role.  This applies to both adult and pediatric AHPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Health sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, et al). Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 30-60 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

Department Description

The Department of Neurosurgery at UCSF is one of the most pre-emanate neurosurgical departments in the country for clinical care, training and research. The Department is one the largest recipients of Federal grant funds in the School of Medicine, UCSF and has been number one in NIH funding for the past 13 years. The department is number one academic research publication productivity and recently named as one of the top Neurosurgery Training Programs in the country. The Department also ranks 2nd in the nation for Neurosurgery & Neurology and is the number one Neurosurgery Department on the west coast (US News & World Report).

Required Qualifications

• Incumbents for positions included in the Physician Assistant series are expected to meet the legal requirements to practice as a Physician Assistant as determined by graduation from a training program approved by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; to be certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Medical Examiners; and possess the skills, knowledges, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Must have completed an APA recognized graduate master’s degree program as a Physician Assistant.
• Demonstrated competence in the following areas:  Clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, leadership, problem solving and teaching.
• Must be able to obtain Medical Staff privileges through the UCSF Medical Staff Office.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.  Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detail orientated.
• Ability to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. 
• Knowledge of medical and/or rehabilitation terminology
• Ability to work with patients and program staff from diverse culture and social class backgrounds
• Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with excellent follow through
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability and able to work independently without close supervision
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and in varying schedules as outlined

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of practical experience in outpatient and/or inpatient setting, preferably spine/pain management

License/Certification

• Must hold current National Board of Medical Examiners  certification or the State Board of Medical Examiners certification. 
• Must hold current AHA BLS or ACLS or PALs certification as required in the clinical service but BLS is minimum required.
• Must hold a current and active PA license in California.
• Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California as required for clinical area and it is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment online.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009203 PHYSCN AST

Job Category

Nursing – Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees – Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)