Pediatrics Physician Assistant
Company: UC Davis Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 18, 2026
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Job Description:
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, specialty and
standard practice protocols in accordance with the PA practice
agreement. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures,
surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved
standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the
Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent
where appropriate after assessment of the patient and
interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member
of the team. PAs 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 complex patient
population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to
determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses
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: 12/26/2025
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are
encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of
the position
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
The Pediatric Float Team PA role will include caring for inpatient
pediatric patients across surgical and medical services, both ICU
and ward level care. The PA will be expected to order medications
and diagnostic testing, interpret laboratory values and diagnostic
test results safely and appropriately. In addition, the role will
include: consultation with other providers; communication with
patients and families; admission/transfer/discharge planning;
documentation of care including daily progress notes and procedure
notes. With appropriate credentials and privileges, the PA may also
perform invasive procedures within their defined scope of practice.
The PA will also provide education to patients, family members, and
medical providers including nursing staff and allied health team
members. PAs may participate in the design and implementation of
research and/or quality improvement studies within the Children s
Hospital
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 handy Benefits Summary and our 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 .
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