Emergency and Trauma Physician Assistant

To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including hand, upper extremity and wound-related conditions (e.g. hand infection, wrist fracture, nerve laceration, and traumatic or chronic wound). Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. PA s are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician assistant board.

Apply By Date : 11 / 7 / 2025

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• National PA board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 7 days of hire date
• Graduation with a master s degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program.
• Recent clinical rotation on a surgical and / or orthopedic service as part of the Physician Assistant program
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

Department Specific Job Scope

Provide support of the Hand Consult and other surgical services as needed in the Emergency Department, including orthopedic surgery and trauma surgery. Manage assigned patients, consults, and procedures independently. Work collaboratively with physician colleagues in the division of labor to ensure timely consults and admissions. Perform procedures within scope of practice and standardized procedures. Support ward management and discharge functions for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health 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 our Benefits Summary and Benefits Page.

Physical Demands

Environmental Demands

Mental Demands

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 flexible hours. References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.

Special Requirements Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

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.