Physician Assistant

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79459

Location

Santa Cruz

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Full Time

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JOB POSTING

UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services is excited to announce an opening on our clinical team. Are you a Physician Assistant who is passionate about working with a diverse student community?

While the unit prefers a full time, 40 hour workweek, a 32 hour per week schedule would be considered. There is also an option to include a 4 or 8 week summer work break if desired. Positions with summer work breaks contain regularly scheduled periods during which the Physician Assistant remains an employee, and retains health benefits, but is not at work. Work schedule preferences can be discussed at the interview.

UC Santa Cruz is located on the California coast overlooking Monterey Bay. It is the largest employer in the county and rated as one of the most beautiful college campuses. UC Santa Cruz employs over 3,000 people in staff positions alone and staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is a sample of those benefits :

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
• Reduced fees for alternative methods of transportation
• Discount at UCSC recreational facilities

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / compensation-and-benefits / index.html

Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our website.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11 : 59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE : Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link .

The IRD for this job is : 08-04-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

The Primary Care Program offers primary care and same-day care services, supported by on-site radiology, a

COLA-accredited clinical laboratory, and the campus pharmacy offering prescription and over-the-counter products. Counseling and Psychological Services, Case Management, and Psychiatry services are available for crisis intervention, mental health support, and outreach services.

Additional departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op, the Cove Collegiate Recovery Program (CCRP), where students receive harm-reduction and recovery services; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports those who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, and dating / domestic violence; Optometry and Student Insurance and Referral Programs.

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff and welcomes staff with an interest and experience working with college students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

More information can be found at healthcenter.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Associate Medical Director and / or Medical Director, the Physician Assistant provides primary ambulatory care and telehealth services as part of the Student Health Services healthcare team. The incumbent assesses health status, evaluates and manages illnesses or injuries, provides initial psychological evaluation, promotes wellness, disease prevention, and health education, and coordinates appropriate follow-up care, referrals, and case management. The Physician Assistant serves 16-20 patients per day, providing excellent medical care and attending to relevant psychosocial and developmental needs of university students. They also serve on health center committees as needed. The Physician Assistant provides input for the continuous improvement of services and understands the principles of patient-centered care and the importance of the primary care clinician delivering high-quality patient care.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $88.30 - $107.64 / hourly. Salary Commensurate with years of licensed experience as a Physician Assistant.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits

Schedule Information :

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Residual Health Care Professionals (HX)

Job Code Classification : PHYSCN AST (009203)

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

90% - Medical Care

10% - Collaboration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work and communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with management and supervisory staff, medical staff, co-workers, and other healthcare personnel; ability to respond well to supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / compliance.ucsc.edu / campus-safety-compliance / annual-reports / .

This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO / AA

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.