Critical Care Physician Assistant - CVICU | - Washington, DC

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our CVICU Critical Care team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI).This position includes a competitive base salary, annual incentive, and sign-on bonus!Practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity CVICU environment alongside experienced intensivists, cardiac surgeons, heart failure specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams. APPs care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, vascular surgery, and medically complex cardiovascular critical illness.Position Highlights900+ bed academic teaching hospital and major tertiary/quaternary referral center serving the Mid-Atlantic regionFlagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI)Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, top 5% cardiac surgery program, and regional ECMO referral center Cardiovascular Critical Care service spans three specialized ICUs with a total closed ICU footprint of 40 bedsHigh-acuity patient population including cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, ECMO, temporary mechanical circulatory support, vascular surgery, and medical cardiac critical careExposure to advanced heart failure therapies and complex cardiovascular critical care managementAdvanced bedside procedural opportunities including central venous catheters, non-tunneled dialysis catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and thoracentesis13-hour day and night shiftsEssential Job DutiesPerform comprehensive histories and physical examinationsEstablish medical diagnoses through patient assessment, chart review, laboratory data, and diagnostic imagingInitiate and manage therapeutic interventions for respiratory failure, heart failure, shock, renal failure, and other critical illnessesPresent patients during multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with consulting servicesPerform bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, non-tunneled dialysis catheter insertion, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesisFacilitate safe transitions of care between providers, services, and levels of careEducate and mentor new graduate APPs and students as appropriateQualificationsGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programNCCPA certification requiredCurrent BLS and ACLS certificationsMinimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU setting requiredCVICU, CICU, or cardiothoracic critical care experience preferredAdvanced procedural experience preferredBenefitsCompetitive compensation packageSign-on bonus and relocation assistance availableComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageGenerous paid time offAnnual CME allowance and dedicated paid CME daysLicensing, certification, and credentialing reimbursementPaid malpractice insuranceRetirement plan with employer contribution and matching opportunitiesProfessional development opportunities including weekly didactics, journal club, APP Practice Committee participation, and quality improvement initiativesProfessional growth and leadership development opportunities throughout MedStar HealthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityAs 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 well-being.Why Washington, DC?Washington, DC offers exceptional professional, cultural, and academic opportunities, with access to world-class dining, museums, sports, and outdoor recreation. The region provides diverse urban and suburban living options, excellent schools, and convenient access to the mountains, beaches, and major East Coast cities.This position has a hiring range of $135,000 to $185,000 USD