Practice Provider (PA) CTICU Intensivist

Tampa General Hospital, in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF), is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care APP team. This position is ideal for motivated individuals committed to delivering excellent patient care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. This role involves intensive care management supporting CTICU patients including heart and lung transplant patients, mechanical circulatory support devices, and providing care for an active Cardiogenic Shock program. Tampa General Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and a leader in advanced cardiothoracic and transplant care, with ICU teams that are intensivist led to ensure comprehensive and high-quality care for critically ill patients. RESPONSIBILITIES - CTICU APP Multidisciplinary rounds and primary management of CTICU patients in an intensivist led ICU Post-operative management including patient populations: CABG, valve, heart and lung transplants, LVAD, ECMO Proficient management of hemodynamic monitoring tools, ventilator management, rapid response and code participation Proficient in ICU procedures including placing a-lines, intubations, central lines, chest tubes Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ICU level critical thinking and decision-making skill Collaboration with Intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure, ECMO and transplant teams Academic Medical Center: mentor new APPs, residents, fellows and students on service Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Epic Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment Strong written and oral communication skills Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities QUALIFICATIONS Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida. National certification is required for PAs. Experienced CTICU APP preferred. ICU level APP experience required Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice April Saxer, Senior Provider Consultant, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io mobile Contact Information April Saxer, Senior Provider Consultant, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io mobile #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Critical Care Medicine