Surgery, Surgical Critical Care/Trauma ICU APP Needed in Southern Illinois

Job Description

Position Overview

Join our collaborative Surgical Critical Care team at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, where you'll work side-by-side with experienced Trauma Surgeons and fellow APPs to deliver exceptional ICU, Trauma, General Surgery, and Acute Care Surgery.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive care for patients in the surgical ICU under physician supervision.
• Performing daily critical care ICU assessments, developing and implementing clinical management plans.
• Manage ventilator, hemodynamics, sedation, analgesia and nutrition.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
• Perform bedside procedures including (as credentialed): central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, bronchoscopy assistance, assistance with bedside percutaneous tracheostomy and percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement.
• Manage trauma and emergency surgical admissions in the ICU.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Documented encounters accurately in EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement at patient safety initiatives, including surgical ICU morbidity and mortality conferences (once every 2 months).
• Communicate with the patients and families regarding care plans.

Training:

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (CAHEA-accredited), or
• Masters Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (CCNEA-accredited)

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current Illinois license as PA or APN

• Current NCCPA (PA) or AACC (APN) certification

• Controlled substance licensure for prescribing

Benefits:

Medical, prescription, vision, dental, matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, 457(b) retirement savings plan, short term disability, long term disability, long term disability buy-up, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental employee life and accidental death & dismemberment, voluntary spouse/child life insurance, medical malpractice coverage, earned time off, continuing medical education, sign- on/relocation/productivity/quality/training completion bonuses, advanced practice provider supervisory stipend, student loan assistance, healthcare flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, health savings account, group: accident/term life/critical illness/hospital indemnity/long term disability, income replacement, childrens term, bereavement leave, employee assistance program/personal assistance services, wellness program, service awards, tuition assistance, employees helping employees, medical staff dues, medical board fees, medical license fees, drug enforcement agency fees, one professional membership dues

About SIH:

SIH is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system and the leading provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois. SIH has 4,000 employees, 650+ physicians and APPs in over 60 specialties providing care for 330,000 patients within southern Illinois.

Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself on fostering leaders, promoting teamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Our passionate and strategic physician-led medical group administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, and patient-focused staff, work together to cultivate a supportive and positive working environment. Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement.

About Our Community

Southern Illinois is a hidden treasure in America's heartland. The region is bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and dotted with accessible lakes nestled among the great hardwoods in the hills of the Shawnee National Forest. The area is rich with state parks, including the famous Giant City State Park and Lodge, Garden of the Gods, and Little Grand Canyon. There are numerous things to do in all four seasons, including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. You will find miles of winding horse trails and cycling paths. Enjoy cooler weather while visiting pumpkin patches, going on hayrides, and ice skating. You can also tee up at over 20 golf courses or take a trip on the southern Illinois wine trail, where you can visit dozens of wineries and bed and breakfasts. Music festivals and local fairs are numerous and there are many historical attractions, unique shops and towns, and fine restaurants with local and international cuisine.