NP / Physician Assistant

Highland Hospital•Rochester Hills, MI

167d•$98,000 - $130,083•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APP) to join its Intensive Care Unit. Candidates for this role will work straight Overnights. This is a Full Time, 1.0 FTE position, 100% nights. Training will likely take place over days and nights. The schedule involves twelve-hour shifts (7 pm – 7 am), 3x/week plus 8 extra shifts per year to complete the 40 hours. This role requires working 2-3 Holidays per year and 4 weekend shifts per month. Some duties include but are not limited to: Medical coverage in the ICU, evaluation & management of intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team. The ICU PA/NP (provider) reports to the ICU Medical Director for clinical and administrative issues pertaining to the ICU. For broader administrative issues the Chief of Medicine should be consulted. The attending critical care physician on service is available for consultation regarding specific patient related problems. The attending of record should be informed of any significant change in a patient’s clinical status. The primary task will be medical coverage in the ICU. Primary duties are evaluation and management of intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team, or those on a medical or cardiology service.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved PA or NP program and nationally certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Successfully Completed an ICU Fellowship, 1 or more year of experience as an Inpatient or ED APP.
New graduates with several months of ICU rotations during their APP Education may be considered.
Demonstrated autonomy and competency managing critically ill patients and excellent problem solving ability.
Able to independently perform some invasive procedures.
Demonstrated leadership experience in coordinating clinical services for acutely ill patients.
ACLS certified.
Stroke Certification required within one year of hire.
Proficiency in central venous and arterial access.

Responsibilities

Medical coverage in the ICU
Evaluation & management of intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team
Evaluation and management of intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team, or those on a medical or cardiology service
Management and resuscitation of unstable patients
Management of respiratory failure including proficiency with standard modes of mechanical ventilation