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Who We Are
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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UCI Health — Los Alamitos is a trusted full-service medical facility that has been part of the community for more than 50 years. We offer a wide range of services including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, women's health and senior health. As a DNV-GL designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide advanced stroke care when it matters most. Our dedicated outpatient pavilion supports imaging, infusion and radiation oncology services. Whether you need specialized treatment or routine care, our expert team is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care tailored to your needs.
Your Role on the Team
The position of Physician Assistant (PA) Per Diem in the Department of Specialty Care Associates, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in Hospital Medicine. Under the supervision of LOM Hospital Medcine Medical Director and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the Physician Assistant will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. A PA is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide advanced nursing care in their area of specialization.
This Position May Perform
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 their approved standardized procedure). Familiarity with state statute for their licenses is necessary.
Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges
The PA professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.
The PA has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidences self-direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within the all Health locations and affiliates
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Worksite address
los alamitos, CA, 90721, US
Who can apply
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