Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care CVICU | Washington, D.C.

Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C)

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Cardiovascular 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 Highlights

• 900+ bed academic teaching hospital and major tertiary/quaternary referral center serving the Mid-Atlantic region Flagship 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 beds
• High-acuity patient population including cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, ECMO, temporary mechanical circulatory support, vascular surgery, and medical cardiac critical care
• Exposure to advanced heart failure therapies and complex cardiovascular critical care management
• Advanced bedside procedural opportunities including central venous catheters, non-tunneled dialysis catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and thoracentesis
• 13-hour day and night shifts

Essential Job Duties

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Establish medical diagnoses through patient assessment, chart review, laboratory data, and diagnostic imaging
• Initiate and manage therapeutic interventions for respiratory failure, heart failure, shock, renal failure, and other critical illnesses
• Present patients during multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with consulting services
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, non-tunneled dialysis catheter insertion, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis
• Facilitate safe transitions of care between providers, services, and levels of care
• Educate and mentor new graduate APPs and students as appropriate

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU setting required
• CVICU, CICU, or cardiothoracic critical care experience preferred
• Advanced procedural experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated paid CME days
• Licensing, certification, and credentialing reimbursement
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution and matching opportunities
• Professional development opportunities including weekly didactics, journal club, APP Practice Committee participation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities throughout MedStar Health
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

As 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 USD $135,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.