Emergency and Trauma Physician Assistant
Company: UC Davis Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 16, 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 and specialty
protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures
for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or
invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including hand, upper
extremity and wound-related conditions (e.g. hand infection, wrist
fracture, nerve laceration, and traumatic or chronic wound).
Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate
after assessment of the patient and interdependent with
consultation with an attending or other member of the team. PA s
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 patient population.
Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the
importance of a situation, set priorities, and use 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: 1/15/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are
encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of
the position
Preferred Qualifications
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
Provide support of the Hand Consult and other surgical services as
needed in the Emergency Department, including orthopedic surgery
and trauma surgery. Manage assigned patients, consults, and
procedures independently. Work collaboratively with physician
colleagues in the division of labor to ensure timely consults and
admissions. Perform procedures within scope of practice and
standardized procedures. Support ward management and discharge
functions for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
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
Benefits Summary and 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,
the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment
will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final
administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years
determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of
any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative
or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a
position after receiving notice of allegations or while under
investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding
involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
misconduct with a previous employer.
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Keywords: UC Davis Health, Laguna , Emergency and Trauma Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Sacramento, California
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