(PA) Sr. Physician Assistant - Electrophysiology - 137413

The Electrophysiology Senior Physician Assistant will provide support to our physicians in the clinic and hospital setting. The NP will work together with our fellows, Physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals and be responsible for supporting our EP clinics; caring for hospitalized Electrophysiology (EP) patients; pre and post procedural care including coordination of care between the hospital and clinic.

The department offers the full range of EP services including ablation; LAA closure, device implants; laser lead extractions; and tilt table testing. Tasks may include: comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a diagnostic impression, developing and implementing a treatment plan, monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, prescription of pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies, and offering counseling and education to meet patient needs.

The Senior Physician Assistant is expected to practice consistent with Professional Standards of Practice. Collaborate judgment with physician is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, the Senior PA performs operational level duties as described in the Series Concept. The major emphasis of this position is direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning and development of patient education information. May perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years working Physician Assistant experience. Experience must include prior experience in Cardiovascular Medicine.

• Demonstrated excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact positively and effectively with professional and nonprofessional staff, patients, study participants, families, and community support groups.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse population. Demonstration of a high level of professionalism and excellent communication skills. Ability to function as part of a team.

• Excellent organizational skills in order to rapidly prioritize activities in a high-volume, dynamic, multiple demand clinic and hospital setting.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently.

• Demonstrate ability to identify when a patient's needs are outside the scope of your practice and expertise and arranges for additional services to meet needs.

• Skill in assessing learning needs of patients and staff.

• Ability to problem solve, make decisions and take appropriate actions.

• Ability to teach and provide in-services for patients, families and staff.

• Ability to follow policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice.

• Knowledge and ability to access appropriate resources and contacts using appropriate channels.

• Position requires prior experience in Cardiovascular Medicine.

• Possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.

• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.

• Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

• Experience in Electrophysiology.

• Electronic Medical Record experience.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.