Critical Care Physician Assistant sought in Western Massachusetts
Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/18/24
A Physician Assistant in Critical Care Medicine needed to join a physician-led group dedicated to communities and hospitals providing innovative and collaborative care with an unwavering commitment to satisfaction and quality.
About the position:
- Day coverage: 1 physician, 1 APP Night Coverage: APP in the ICU; Intensivist backup by phone
- EMR: Meditech
- ICU: Open
- This position is 100% nights, 7p - 7a, with very generous compensation
- 14 shifts per block with flexibility
- Daily census of 4-8
- Physician is on call at night
- Needs all procedures, central lines, and intubation
- Responsibilities include consults, admissions and bed flow management, rapid response/codes
- Manage Critical Care patients in a busy ICU
Who we are seeking:
- Candidates with advanced practice experience in critical care medicine or surgical specialty or emergency medicine
- Candidates who can independently and confidently make medically appropriate decisions regarding the care of high-acuity patients
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, or Master?s of Physician Assistant Studies.
- Active Massachusetts state license, American Heart Association CPR Certification, DEA License, state Controlled Substance Registration
- Experience as an advanced practice provider in ICU or a similar position.
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform all technical skills in the critical care setting
The Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits include Health, dental, vision, CME, 401k, ST/LT disability, and life insurance
- Leadership and training programs available
- Malpractice insurance with tail, 100% company paid
- Cross-training opportunities
- Incentives for improved productivity and quality care
The facility:
- 251-bed, acute care medical/surgical hospital located in Western Massachusetts
- The region?s largest health system
The location:
- Situated 90 minutes from Boston and 3 hours from NYC, with Bradley International Airport
- Huge craft beer and restaurant scene
- Excellent public and private schools with a much lower cost of living than in Boston
- A charming college town area with picturesque hiking trails, and top-tier museums and performance venues.
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