Physician Assistant II - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is the premier high-volume pediatric heart program in the Midwest. Our focused, interdisciplinary care of children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease brings to bear the expertise of board-certified pediatric cardiologists, congenital cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac intensivists, anesthesiologists, and advanced practice pediatric critical care nurses. Our facilities include a new state of the art Cardiac Intensive Care unit in 2021 and the most advanced technology available for diagnosis, treatment, and translational research for our patients, who range in age from fetal to young adult. Physician Assistants (PAs) provide comprehensive health care services to a defined patient population; obtaining the health history; performing a physical examination, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures; formulating and implementing a plan of care; and participating in patient and family education. PAs will work to provide 24/7 coverage to all high-acuity cardiac patients in the Cardiac Intensive Care unit. This includes but is not limited to, single ventricle patients, transplant patients, patients requiring mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices, post-operative patients, acquired heart disease, and post-cardiac catheterization patients. In this team structure, CICU PAs provide direct patient management which includes participation in patient rounds, ordering/interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, analyzing and prioritizing complex data, developing differential diagnoses, and implementing plans of care. These tasks will be completed with direct collaboration with a board-certified pediatric intensivist. The CICU PA is expected to work effectively with the medical team by communicating clearly with families, working well with physicians and physician trainees, being a resource to nursing staff, and collaborating with multiple subspecialties that function in the Cardiac ICU. Additionally, the CICU PAs collaborate with the CV surgeons on post-operative care, including but not limited to incisional management, removal of chest tubes and pacer wires, and wound vac therapy. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for the fast-paced environment of the cardiac intensive care unit and an enthusiasm to grow their career

Requirements

Master's Degree Required
1-2 years experience 2 years minimum experience in a pediatric intensive care setting.
Skillful use of the electronic health record (EHR).preferred in specialty practice and/or pediatrics
Licensed Physician Assistant KS
Licensed Physician Assistant MO
Successful completion of the NCCPA Certification Exam Required Upon Hire
PA certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Physician Assistant (PA) Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice: Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
Clinical Leadership: Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team.
Research/Practice Inquiry: Utilizes evidence based practice principles and participates in performance improvement activities.