Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant
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Position Number: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
The Physician Assistant Intensivist provides advanced clinical care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit during day shift hours. Working collaboratively with critical care physicians and the multidisciplinary ICU team, the PA manages complex medical conditions, performs procedures, and supports high-acuity patient care across the continuum of critical illness.
Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and daily ICU rounds
Manage critically ill patients under the supervision of an intensivist physician
Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans for ICU patients
Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory results
Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice (e.g., central lines, arterial lines, intubation assistance, chest tubes)
Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive medications
Respond to clinical deterioration, emergencies, and rapid response events
Coordinate care with nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and consulting services
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding condition, treatment plans, and prognosis
Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and ICU protocols
Day shift coverage
May include weekends or holidays based on departmental needs
No overnight shifts required unless otherwise specified
Medical, surgical, and/or mixed ICU patients
Conditions may include respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, multi-organ failure, and post-operative critical care
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant
Active or eligible state licensure
BLS and ACLS certification required
Prior ICU, critical care, emergency medicine, or hospital medicine experience preferred
Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
Ability to function effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
Proficiency in ICU procedures and critical care management
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Intensive care unit setting
Requires standing, walking, lifting, and manual dexterity
Exposure to high-stress and emergent clinical situations
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