Physician Assistant

About UC Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second‑largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UCI School of Medicine, founded in 1978, has grown into a thriving organization with a nationally recognized reputation for training outstanding physicians, innovating in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and caring for a broad spectrum of hematologic conditions.

The Physician Assistant in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division will provide independent, advanced nursing care under the supervision of Medical Director(s) and the APP Supervisor. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient care in the inpatient setting at UCI Medical Center Douglas Hospital, multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.

• Perform functions appropriate to scope of practice, including management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per approved standardized protocol.
• Hold privileges unique to each PA; do not assume all possible privileges.
• Provide patient care across all age groups and in all health‑licensed settings and affiliates permissible by educational preparation.
• Maintain standards of care for the specified patient population and demonstrate evidence‑based self‑direction and accountability at all Health locations and affiliates.
• Be credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff to practice in the clinical role; credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
• Be accountable to, evaluated by, and receive feedback from supervising/collaborating physician(s), physician designee(s) in the same specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• National board certification as Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP‑BC or ACNPC‑AG).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification (ACONP) and/or ONS Chemotherapy Certification, required within 3 months of hire.
• At least 2 years of experience in hematology/oncology and inpatient or acute care.
• Preferred:
  Previous experience as a Physician Assistant in Hematology/Oncology; experience with early‑phase clinical trials and co‑investigator roles.
• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.

In addition to a competitive salary, UCI offers medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a variety of discounts and perks. Please visit our compensation and benefits portal for more details.

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct disclosure.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Vaccination policies.
• Smoking and tobacco policy; drug‑free environment.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CHFA).
• E‑Verify.
• Pre‑placement health evaluation.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec.

Consideration for work authorization sponsorship requires proof of work authorization.