Physician Assistant Supervisor - West Valley Surgery Services

This candidate is an active physician assistant, working 80% of their time in their designated clinical specialty and 20% of their time in administrative duties. Supervises, coordinates, and administers the practice of advanced healthcare professionals (AHP), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Ensures quality of care and serves as a role model, expert clinician, and mentor. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources.

Provides direct supervision to a team of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at UCLA West Valley Medical Center who care for surgical patients including General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, and Urology patients. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

This is one APP Supervisor position that will be filled as either a PA Supervisor or NP Supervisor

Salary range : $140,200-$331,800 annually

• California State Physician Assistant License-required
• Master's degree as a Physician Assistant-required
• Physician Assistant National Board Certification-required
• NPI, DEA, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES-required
• BLS and ACLS certifications - required
• Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs
• 5 years relevant experience in a surgical setting-required

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction
• Ability to set priorities
• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence
• Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner