Critical Care Physician Assistant

Advance Clinical Excellence as a Critical Care Physician Assistant in Visalia, CA Our mission in Visalia is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk. Local Team Collaboration: We are a closely knit, established team of 10 physicians and 7 Advanced Practice Providers. Kaweah Health is a 600-bed level III trauma center and a stroke center with about 310 inpatient beds. We provide care in a 21 bed MICU, 20 bed CVICU, and 42 bed ICCU. APP will cover the ICCU with onsite intensivist support from 7pm-7am. There are two Intensivists in the MICU and CVICU overnight. The ICCU is an extension of the MICU. In the ICCU we have insulin drips, low-dose pressors, BiPAP, trach, and vented patients. APP has support via the intensivist, but will work independently, performing ICU procedures (central lines, arterial lines, and intubations). Qualifications: Board-certified Physician Assistant. Preferably prior Critical Care experience as a PA-C. A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting. In this role you will care for a variety of complex critically ill patients and perform bedside ICU procedures. Scheduling: 12-14 night shifts per month. We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring team members achieve an outstanding work/family life balance. Key Responsibilities: Admit patients to the Stepdown / Intermediate Critical Care Unit (ICCU) and consult for critical care with on-site intensivist support. Cross-cover existing Sound Stepdown/ ICCU patients by receiving and giving sign-out to the oncoming day team. Perform common bedside critical care procedures including most commonly central lines, arterial lines, intubations in the ICUs and ICCUs as needed. Initiate and continue goals of care discussions and family updates as appropriate. Utilize Cerner, the hospital's electronic health informatics platform, to ensure efficient and accurate patient care documentation. Living and Working in Visalia: Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sierra National Forrest. Year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. Overall low cost of living and exceptional schools make for an excellent place to call home. Several team members commute from Fresno/Clovis, a larger community, about 50 minutes north of Visalia. Central Location: Fresno/Clovis/Visalia is roughly a 3-hour drive to Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo. Median home price in Fresno is $375k, $497k in Clovis, & $369k in Visalia. Rewards and Compensation: Compensation is based upon experience. Salary for candidates with previous ICU NP experience is between $224,640-$262,080 depending on shift commitment (12-14 nights per month). Comprehensive benefits package, including CME allowance, 401k match, liability insurance, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Commencement bonus and relocation. Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr