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Neurocritical Care Society lists this Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant Per Diem opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant Per Diem
Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026
Company: UC Davis Medical Center
Position: Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner Per Diem
Salary Range: $87.74 Hourly
Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant Per Diem
Salary or Pay Range: $87.74 Hourly
The Neuro critical care Physician Assistant provides specialized patient care and guidance to neurosurgical patients and their families. Direct patient care is provided to inpatients in the hospital, including obtain history and physical, pre-and post-operative management, order and follow-up of laboratory and radiology studies, telephone triage of patient phone calls, attendance at M & M and QA conferences as required.
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
National Certification as a Physician Assistant
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within three (3) months of hire
Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
At least 2 years of recent PA experience in critical care or neurocriticalcare.
Demonstrated ability for positive interaction with medical/nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Able to meet PA competencies.
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 apply relevant theories and concepts to clinical practice.
Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
Ability to see well enough to read gauges and identify injuries.
Key Responsibilities
15% - Coordination and Collaboration
5% - Research and Program Development
Special 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 clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
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 requirements
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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