Washington DC Region- Critical Care Physician Assistant

MedStar

2d•$117,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Washington DC Region - Experienced Full-Time Critical Care Physician Assistants MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, located in the heart of our nation's capital, are seeking experienced Critical Care Physician Assistants. In this role, critical care Physician Assistants work autonomously but collaboratively with Intensive Care Physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to provide high quality and cost-effective care to patients in critical condition. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity for a rewarding career filled with positive patient experiences and continual professional growth and development. The Mid-Atlantic region features a mix of communities, from the urban neighborhoods to the suburbs and rural areas of surrounding counties. Be the provider you were meant to be, here at MedStar Health. The hiring range for this position is between $117,000- $180,000/yr (based upon experience). This position has a hiring range of USD $117,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physician assistant or acute care nurse practitioner program
NCCPA (physician assistant) or AGACNP (nurse practitioner) certification
BLS and ACLS certifications
One year of critical care experience or in-patient hospital medicine is preferred.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will have experience in advanced procedures

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examination of patients
Establish appropriate medical diagnoses based on patient history, chart review, physical exam, lab testing, and radiographic imaging
Initiate and manage appropriate therapeutic interventions for various pathologies including respiratory failure, heart failure, shock, and acid-base disturbances and renal failure
Present patients on daily rounds with the ICU attending and multidisciplinary team
Collaborate with all involved care teams including other consultants
Perform bedside procedures including insertion of central venous, non-tunneled dialysis, and arterial catheters, chest tubes, and thoracentesis.
Communicate between healthcare professionals to promote safe patient transition between shifts, services, and/or levels of care.
Educate and supervise new graduate APPs and students where appropriate