Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery

Come join our dynamic, highly skilled CT Surgery inpatient APP team. The cardiothoracic surgery service provides advanced surgical treatments, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic and mitral valve replacement, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and heart transplantation. Our APPs, together with the CT Surgery Fellows and Physicians, operate at the top of their scope to deliver high-quality, efficient healthcare to our patients. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) position has clinical, procedural, administrative and educational responsibilities in the care of adult patients requiring cardiac and thoracic surgery. Under the supervision of the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Heart & Vascular Director of Advanced Practice Nursing, the Cardiothoracic Surgery PA will have a critical role in the inpatient setting, with both team member and individual duties. These responsibilities will include preoperative and postoperative patient examination and assessment, diagnosis and planning; treatment implementation, coordination and continuity; performance of specific procedures; development of practice protocols and evaluation of quality of care; education of patients, families and other health care practitioners.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $78.62 – $124.28 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

• Minimum one (1) year of OR First Assist and/or EVH experience at a high volume center
• Endoscopic radial artery harvest experience at a high volume center

• Active and current California Physician Assistant License (PA)
• California driver’s license (DL) if required for position
• Current national board certification by first day of work and maintain
• Active DEA with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• Complete an AAPA recognized program as a physician assistant
• Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day
• Current AHA BLS
• Current AHA ACLS

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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 status under state or federal law.

Health

009203 PHYSCN AST

Advanced Practice Providers

University Professional and Technical Employees – Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Career

90%

San Francisco, CA

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Fully On-Site

Days, Nights, Weekends, Variable

12 Hours