Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

APP - Critical Care opening in North CarolinaFull timePinehurst, NCCritical Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantPosition Highlights Join an established Critical Care team at a 402-bed acute care regional referral center in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients across Medical-Neurology, Coronary Care, and Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CVT) units. Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while working alongside experienced Critical Care physicians and APPs. Average daily census of approximately 28 patients, divided between 2 physicians and 2 APPs per shift. Additional swing-shift support with overnight coverage provided by an experienced APP. 7:00 AM-7:00 PM day shifts. Block scheduling with approximately 14 shifts per month. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Critical Care APP seeking autonomy, advanced clinical responsibilities, and a sustainable schedule.Clinical Responsibilities Evaluate and manage critically ill and medically complex patients in the ICU setting. Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing critical care assessments. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with Intensivists and multidisciplinary teams. Manage patients with acute respiratory, neurologic, cardiovascular, infectious, and multisystem illnesses. Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and clinical status. Participate in the management of ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients. Perform critical care procedures within training, credentialing, and scope of practice. Respond to changes in patient condition and assist with urgent and emergent clinical situations. Coordinate care with Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery, Pulmonology, Emergency Medicine, and other specialty teams. Communicate with patients and families regarding clinical status, treatment plans, and goals of care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and critical care initiatives.Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary. Quarterly performance incentive. Relocation allowance. CME allowance. Reimbursement for professional license and DEA. Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits. Flexible spending account options. Retirement benefits including 401(a), 403(b) with employer match, and 457(b). Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage. Comprehensive provider well-being resources. PSLF-eligible employer.Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of Advanced Practice experience in a Critical Care setting required. Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program and maintain current NCCPA certification. Nurse Practitioners must graduate from an accredited NP program and maintain appropriate national certification. Current or eligible North Carolina professional license. North Carolina DEA registration or ability to obtain. Current AHA ACLS certification. Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Ability to exercise a high degree of autonomy, initiative, judgment, and discretion. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary Critical Care team.Health System & Practice Highlights Practice at the health system's 402-bed flagship hospital and regional referral center. Access to advanced specialty and subspecialty resources comparable to those found in larger academic medical centers. Comprehensive capabilities across Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Oncology, Neonatology, and other high-acuity specialties. Private, not-for-profit healthcare system consisting of four hospitals and more than 500 beds. Nationally recognized for patient safety, clinical outcomes, hospital performance, and workplace culture.Community Highlights Live and work in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in the nationally recognized Sandhills region. Home to the USGA headquarters and some of the country's premier golf destinations. Family-friendly community known for safety, excellent quality of life, and year-round recreation. Neighboring Southern Pines offers a vibrant downtown with restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Convenient access to Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, and Charlotte. Less than 90 minutes from major international airports. Easy access to both North Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.