PA - Critical Care

Job Opportunity at Baylor University Medical Center

HTPN Pulmonary and Critical Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their practice at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where intensive care medicine is provided. The position requires a strong focus on patient care and service. This job entails the APP to independently perform a variety of procedures. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail oriented, and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will provide patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner, and will maintain effective communication with patients, hospital staff, and Attendings. The APP will practice in close collaboration with the intensivists in the group, who will provide continuing education in the evaluation and management of ICU patients.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribe, recommend, and/or employ medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or perform indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
• Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and competency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.

Benefits:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications:

Education: Grad of an Accredited Program

Experience: 2 years of critical care experience preferred OR completion of a critical care fellowship

Certification/License/Registration:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.