Critical Care Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular ICU
About The Position
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: This position supports our Cardiovascular ICU at Abbott Northwestern. 7 on/7 off and then 5 on/9 off rotating schedule 12-hour shifts (7a - 7p) Carry a patient load of up to 10 patients seen independently with physician support for high level decision making Post operative cardiac surgery care PA catheter interpretation Basic ventilator management (perhaps excluding severe ARDS and status asthmaticus) Pressor management in shock states (distributive, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, mixed) Management of GI bleed ICU best practices with special attention to CV specific items (post op anticoagulation, beta blocker, etc) Nurse Practitioner candidates are also welcome to apply Job Description: Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.
Requirements
- Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
- Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
- Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- New grads may be considered. Minimum of 2 years' experience in critical care
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical care for patients
- Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
- Refers for specialty care when determined.
- Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as resource to members of the team.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
