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To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Responsibilities:
Location
UCI Health - Los Alamitos
- Candidates must possess an M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree
- Board-certified and have California licensure
- Eligible for California licensure
- Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
- Leadership skills: ability to motivate, inspire, communicate with patients, families, staff, faculty, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while in compliance of all UC policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
- Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care.
Schedule: Per diem, as needed based on departmental staffing needs. No guaranteed hours.
Total Rewards
Compensation
“Per diem compensation for a Clinical Associate Physician is $210 per hour, with an additional $30 per hour night differential for night shifts worked. This is a per diem position with no guaranteed hours; shifts are offered based on departmental needs.”
Conditions of Employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- 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.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Closing Statement:
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Responsibilities:
Location
UCI Health - Los Alamitos
- Candidates must possess an M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree
- Board-certified and have California licensure
- Eligible for California licensure
- Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
- Leadership skills: ability to motivate, inspire, communicate with patients, families, staff, faculty, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while in compliance of all UC policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
- Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care.
Schedule: Per diem, as needed based on departmental staffing needs. No guaranteed hours.
Total Rewards
Compensation
“Per diem compensation for a Clinical Associate Physician is $210 per hour, with an additional $30 per hour night differential for night shifts worked. This is a per diem position with no guaranteed hours; shifts are offered based on departmental needs.”
Conditions of Employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- 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.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Closing Statement:
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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Who's Hiring
- TeamHealth160
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services201
- Education34
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Science & Research2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency medicine physician assistant jobs.
- Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program
- Active NCCPA certification and current state PA license
- ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certification required at time of hire
- Minimum one to three years of emergency department or acute care experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in emergency settings
- Experience performing independent procedures including intubation, central line placement, and I&D
Tips for Your Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for fast-paced settings
Highlight procedures you perform independently, such as intubation, chest tube placement, and laceration repair. Recruiters for emergency roles scan for procedural breadth fast, so list those skills near the top rather than burying them in job descriptions.
Get your NCCPA and DEA credentials current
Many emergency medicine postings require active NCCPA certification, a DEA registration number, and state licensure before an interview is even scheduled. Confirm all three are current and list expiration dates on your resume so hiring managers don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists emergency medicine physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift structure and acuity
Emergency medicine jobs vary widely between Level I trauma centers and community EDs. Use acuity level, overnight shift availability, and annual patient volume as filters when reading postings so you apply to environments that match your experience and preferences.
Prepare case-based answers for behavioral interviews
Emergency medicine interviewers frequently ask how you managed a critical patient with limited resources or disagreed with an attending on treatment. Rehearse two or three specific cases that show clinical reasoning, composure under pressure, and clear handoff communication.
Negotiate your on-call and shift terms separately
Total compensation in emergency medicine often includes overnight differential, holiday pay, and CME reimbursement that are negotiated apart from base pay. Review the full offer letter carefully and ask HR to clarify each line before you sign.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most emergency medicine physician assistants?
TeamHealth, Vituity, and Vohra Wound Physicians are hiring the most emergency medicine physician assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and emergency medicine staffing groups tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many emergency medicine physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 12% of emergency medicine physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most roles. The sub-areas with the most remote or telehealth opportunity are triage support, medical documentation review, and remote patient monitoring services attached to larger health systems.
How do you become an emergency medicine physician assistant?
You complete a bachelor's degree, then graduate from an accredited PA program, which includes supervised clinical rotations in emergency and acute care settings. After graduating you pass the PANCE to earn NCCPA certification, obtain your state license, and complete ACLS and ATLS training. Many emergency medicine PAs also pursue a postgraduate emergency medicine residency or fellowship to build procedural confidence before their first attending role.
How do you get hired as an emergency medicine physician assistant with little experience?
Focus your clinical rotation hours in emergency departments and document every procedure you performed, even under supervision, since hiring managers in emergency medicine weigh hands-on exposure heavily. Applying to community or critical access hospital EDs rather than Level I trauma centers is a practical entry point because those settings often train new graduates more directly. Completing an emergency medicine PA postgraduate program also converts limited experience into a competitive credential.
What does the emergency medicine physician assistant interview process look like?
Most emergency medicine PA interviews start with a phone screen from HR or a physician lead, followed by an in-person or virtual interview with the ED medical director and PA supervisor. You should expect at least one scenario-based question about a critical patient presentation and may complete a credentialing or skills verification step before a formal offer is extended. Some large health systems include a brief ED walkthrough or shadow shift as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to emergency medicine physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to emergency medicine physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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