Physician Assistant ICU Intensivist Critical Care (Nights)

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waxahachie, TX

About The Position

The PA Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who provides direct patient care and has prescriptive authority. The provider is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. Advanced practice providers deliver medical care based on the supervising physician’s scope of practice and work in inpatient critical care settings, managing patients through rounding, procedures, admissions, and discharges. This position provides overnight high-acuity care for ICU patients in a collaborative hospital environment. The schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 7-on/7-off rotation, with an average of 12 patients per shift. Clinical work includes inpatient rounding, new and established patient evaluations, hospital and emergency department consultations, pre- and post-operative care, and individual in-basket management. Procedural opportunities include central lines, arterial lines, and intubations. The position offers significant autonomy with physician collaboration and support as part of a growing ICU team. Baylor Scott & White Health describes itself as the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and says it promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Its stated core values are serving faithfully, never settling, working together, and making an impact. The organization states that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating physical and mental dysfunctions.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Critical-thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological or psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Critical Care or Acute Care experience; new graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and mental conditions through comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Prescribe or recommend drug therapies and other therapeutic treatments; perform procedures under approved protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Formulate and implement treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine, collaborating with physicians and team members when needed.
Evaluate patients’ responses to care and the effectiveness of treatment.
Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, health promotion, drug regimens, and possible side effects or interactions.
Maintain appropriate records of patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Initiate timely consultation and referral when a problem exceeds the provider’s scope of practice or expertise.
Provide consultation-level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training.
Perform invasive procedures within the provider’s scope and proficiency as delegated by the supervising physician.
Conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support as needed.
Provide inpatient rounding, new and established patient evaluations, hospital and emergency department consultations, pre- and post-operative care, and individual in-basket management.
Perform central lines, arterial lines, and intubations as appropriate to the role and provider’s proficiency.
May perform patient care duties beyond the regular schedule based on department coverage needs.