Sr. Physician Assistant

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. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the UC Irvine School of Medicine was established in 1967 and has grown into a nationally-recognized academic department that cares for the diverse patient population of Orange County, CA, the sixth most populous county in the US. Our head & neck cancer and reconstructive surgery division is our largest inpatient division, performing over 700 surgeries and caring for over 400 post-surgical inpatients annually. We have a reputation for training the next generation of outstanding ENT physicians and are backed by the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County.
The position of Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Head & Neck Oncologic & Reconstructive surgery, requires a highly competent, team-oriented individual who will be a critical member of our inpatient hospital service. Our surgeons perform some of the longer and more complex procedures in the hospital, including major resections for cancers of the mouth, face, and throat, free tissue transfer reconstruction of complex head & neck defects, and transoral robotic
surgeries for HPV-related throat cancers, and the post-operative inpatient stay can extend to several weeks.

Under the supervision of our head & neck oncologic surgeons, the Physician Assistant will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the inpatient setting with occasional ambulatory activity to assist in providing multi-disciplinary care coordination, patient care and education, surgical procedures, and communication with patient families and referring physicians. A PA is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide healthcare services.

Required:

• Ability and potential to develop expertise in clinical care related to the treatment of head & neck cancer and possess clear understanding of core principles (e.g., tracheostomy care, feeding tube care, and wound care).
• Familiarity with post-surgical monitoring of complex reconstructive patients and working with case managers, patient families, and outpatient nurse navigators to efficiently and accurately transition care from the inpatient to outpatient setting.
• Previous experience attending or contributing to tumor boards or multidisciplinary planning conferences.
• Willingness and ability to be trained on specialized equipment and procedures related to cancer care and survivorship.
• Writing skills to document work done in progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Applicant must have completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• 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 for billing.
• Applicant must hold a current DEA Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5
• Evidence of completion of Controlled Substances Education Course that meets requirements pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sections 1399.610 and 1399.612. PAs who have completed a one-time Controlled Substances Education Course may order or furnish a Schedule II drug pursuant to the Practice Agreement without patient-specific advance approval.
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification.
• National board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) at the time of initial appointment.

Preferred:

• Proven ability to exercise diplomacy and work collaboratively with faculty and resident physicians, nurses, other paramedical support staff, and administrators.
• Strong understanding of the complex nature of head & neck cancer care and the nature of referrals to interdisciplinary supportive services (e.g., speech/swallow therapy, Occupational and physical therapy, lymphedema management).
• Previous experience attending or contributing to tumor boards or multidisciplinary planning conferences.
• Demonstrated experience in symptom management and supportive care during active cancer treatment, including mucositis, dysphagia, pain, fatigue, and nutritional challenges.
• 2 or more years of oncology-specific PA experience in an academic medical center or comprehensive cancer center.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct 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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.