Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU Physician Assistant

About the Job

Practice at the top of your license in either the CVICU or SICU alongside experienced intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary specialty teams at MedStar Washington Hospital Center .

MedStar Health is seeking experienced Physician Assistants (PAs) and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) to join the Critical Care APP team in either the CVICU or SICU at one of the Mid-Atlantic's premier academic tertiary and quaternary referral centers in Washington, D.C. .

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 900+ bed teaching hospital and major referral center for high-acuity patients throughout the region. Our institution is nationally recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, top 5% cardiac surgery program in the country, and regional ECMO referral center.

Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)

The CVICU service spans three specialized ICUs with a combined 40-bed footprint. APPs manage patients recovering from cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, vascular surgery, and medically complex cardiovascular critical illness.

Surgical ICU (SICU)

The SICU service spans four specialized ICUs with a combined 48-bed footprint caring for trauma, neurocritical care, burn, and general surgery patients within a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Position Highlights

13-hour rotating day/night shifts

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
• Diagnose and manage critically ill patients using laboratory, hemodynamic, and imaging data
• Manage respiratory failure, shock, heart failure, renal failure, acid-base disturbances, and post-operative complications
• Present patients during multidisciplinary ICU rounds
• Perform advanced bedside procedures including:
  • Central venous and arterial catheter placement
  • Non-tunneled dialysis catheter insertion
  • Chest tube placement
  • Thoracentesis
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, surgeons, consultants, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Facilitate safe transitions of care between shifts and services
• Educate and mentor APPs and students

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or Acute Care NP program
• NCCPA or AGACNP certification
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Critical care or inpatient hospital medicine experience preferred
• Advanced procedural experience preferred

As a MedStar Health Clinician, You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation package
• Variety of medical, dental, and vision coverage plans
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Signing and relocation bonus eligibility
• Excellent retirement plan with employer match
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within MedStar Health
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

As part of MedStar Health, clinicians benefit from the resources, innovation, and career development opportunities of a nationally recognized healthcare system consistently recognized by Newsweek and Forbes for workplace excellence and employee wellbeing.

MedStar Advanced Provider Benefits

Why Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. offers exceptional professional, cultural, and academic opportunities with access to outstanding dining, museums, sports, and outdoor recreation. The region also provides easy access to both Maryland and Northern Virginia, offering a wide range of neighborhoods, suburban communities, and lifestyle options for every stage of life. From vibrant city living to family-friendly suburbs and weekend escapes to the mountains or coast, the D.C. metropolitan area offers an exceptional quality of life.

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This position has a hiring range of

USD $135,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.