NP / Physician Assistant

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

3d

About The Position

Highland Hospital is seeking a per diem advanced practice provider to support its growing ICU team by picking up day or night shifts as needed and available. ICU shifts are typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role provides medical coverage in the ICU and evaluates and manages intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team.

The ICU PA/NP reports to the ICU Medical Director on clinical and administrative issues pertaining to the ICU. The Chief of Medicine should be consulted on broader administrative issues. The attending critical care physician on service is available for consultation regarding specific patient-related problems, and the attending of record should be informed of any significant change in a patient’s clinical status.

The hourly salary range is $70–$100, depending on shift. Individual rates are set within the compensation range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved PA or NP program.
• National certification by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
• Two to five years of inpatient, ICU, or critical care PA/NP experience.
• Demonstrated autonomy and competency managing critically ill patients.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to independently perform some invasive procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating clinical services for acutely ill patients.
• ACLS certification.
• Proficiency in central venous and arterial access.
• Proficiency in management and resuscitation of unstable patients.
• Proficiency in managing respiratory failure, including standard modes of mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical coverage in the ICU.
• Evaluate and manage intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team.
• Coordinate clinical services for acutely ill patients.
• Manage and resuscitate unstable patients.
• Manage respiratory failure, including use of standard modes of mechanical ventilation.
• Inform the attending of record of any significant change in a patient’s clinical status.
• Consult the attending critical care physician on service regarding specific patient-related problems.
• Consult the Chief of Medicine on broader administrative issues pertaining to the ICU.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed