Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA)

Community Memorial HealthcareSan Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
81d$70 - $108

About The Position

The Critical Care Physician Assistant provides advanced clinical support to the ICU team during night shifts. Serving as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, the PA functions as a physician extender, acting as the first point of contact for ICU admissions, collaborating with bedside nurses and respiratory therapists, and managing urgent patient care needs in real time. This position helps maintain continuity of care and improves responsiveness in the ICU overnight hours, covering a diverse patient population including those with respiratory failure, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical conditions, sepsis, renal failure, neurologic emergencies, and other critical illnesses. Core competencies include excellent clinical judgement and critical thinking skills, strong communication and teamwork abilities, ability to function autonomously while recognizing the need for consultation, commitment to high quality, patient-centered care, and a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in emergent situations.

Requirements

  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant
  • National Board Certification as PA
  • Current DEA license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Two (2) years of experience in acute inpatient or critical care setting
  • Proficiency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and ICU protocols

Nice To Haves

  • Acute Care Physician Assistant
  • Prior ICU or hospitalist night shift experience
  • Comfort with high-acuity decision-making and managing complex cases independently overnight
  • Skills in bedside procedures (e.g., intubation, central line placement)
  • Familiar with Epic EMR system

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Shift Differentials
  • In-House Registry Rates
  • Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee service recognition events
  • Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
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