Physician Assistant ICU Intensivist Critical Care (Nights)

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The PA Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who provides direct patient care and has prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Inpatient Medicine providers work in critical care settings. They manage patients by rounding, performing procedures, and handling hospital admissions and discharges. This role focuses on providing high-acuity care for ICU patients during overnight hours in a collaborative hospital environment with a manageable patient load of an average of 12 patients per shift. The position offers a comprehensive 12–18 month mentorship program with structured onboarding, physician oversight, and peer support. While significant autonomy is expected, physician collaboration and support are integral to the growing ICU team.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
Grad of an Accredited Program
Less than 1 Year of Experience

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Critical Care/Acute Care experience. New graduates welcome!

Responsibilities

Inpatient rounding
New and established patient evaluations
Hospital and ED consults
Pre- and post-operative care
Individual in-basket management
Perform central lines, arterial lines, and intubations while managing complex critical care patients
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and proficiency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.