To our prospective teammates,

I’m the medical director for Kaweah Health, located in Visalia, California. I have been a part of Sound Medical Group for five years and part of the practice at Kaweah for a little over a year. I’m proud of the critical care practice we have built. I welcome interest from experienced hospitalist NPs and PAs desiring a career change to explore an opportunity with our group. I’d like to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider options:

People 

• We are a closely knit, established team of ten physicians and, soon enough, four advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Our team is involved with numerous work groups, including practice guidelines, code blue committee, and ICU celebration of life committee.
• Several team members live in Fresno/Clovis and commute. We also have team members who commute from Los Angeles.
• Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sierra National Forest. We have a year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. The low cost of living and exceptional schools make for a wonderful place to call home.

Practice

• Kaweah is a 600-bed level III trauma center and a stroke center with 310 inpatient beds. We provide care in a 21-bed MICU, 20-bed CVICU, and 42-bed ICCU.
• We are adding two full-time day Hospitalist NP/PAs to our Intensive Care Unit team to round on lower-acuity patients in the ICCU from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The NP/PA will round, transfer, and discharge patients from the ICCU. There will be no ICU procedures. The Intensive Care Physician will see patients with higher acuity/ICU levels. The hospitalist NP/PA will have teleICU MD support.
• This is a perfect opportunity for hospitalist NP/PAs looking to get exposure to the ICU. You’ll be part of a cohesive team of critical care physicians and APPs.
• Hospital Medicine experience in the scope of an ACNP-BC or PA-C is preferred. New-grad ACNPs may be considered who have extensive ICU nursing experience and ICU clinical hours from the ACNP program. We can consider training new-grad ACNPs with such a background.
• Salary range (15-day shifts per month) is dependent on experience $129,600-$183,600.
• We offer relocation assistance.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• We value and support growth and development in our hospital medicine practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team that supports involvement in and contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the hospital.

Visalia offers the best of California’s Central Valley, with its vibrant downtown, rich agricultural roots, and proximity to national parks. This friendly community is perfect for those who appreciate a slower pace of life, yet it’s close enough to the excitement of major cities. Whether you’re visiting local wineries, strolling through downtown, or enjoying outdoor recreation, Visalia offers a peaceful, picturesque place to live.

Jeffrey Javed, MD, Kaweah Health ICU Program Medical Director