Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) STICU/SIMU

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit. This full-time role involves evaluating and treating surgical patients, performing procedures, and contributing to education in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, with opportunities to impact patient care significantly.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of surgical critical care experience preferred, new graduates considered.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to facilitate patient care.
• Perform health histories and emergency therapies.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Clinical Judgment

Medical Decision-Making

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

UOVUNIUSREXTERNALENUS The position at UVA Health's Medical Center in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) and Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (SIMU) offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

Position Details

This full-time role (40 hours/week) involves rotating 12.5-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a self-scheduling model in place.

The APP will evaluate and treat surgical and trauma patients, perform bedside procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy, and contribute to learner education. Ideal candidates will possess excellent critical thinking, communication, clinical judgment, and medical decision-making skills, and be effective team players.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1-2 years of surgical critical care experience in a tertiary academic medical center. New graduates with related experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, leadership abilities, and experience with quality improvement efforts.

Opportunities

This position offers the opportunity to bill for evaluation and management services, making it attractive for skilled APPs seeking to impact a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Application

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the medical director, management, nursing, and interprofessional teams to facilitate patient care.
2. Exercise independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical procedures, as credentialed.
3. Perform health histories, physical assessments, and emergency therapies as needed.
4. Formulate diagnoses, identify problems, and communicate with the healthcare team.
5. Order and interpret diagnostic studies, perform procedures within scope, and order medications and treatments.
6. Request consultations and referrals as needed.
7. Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
8. Provide education and support to patients and families.
9. Participate in on-call duties, adhere to policies, and serve on committees as needed.
10. Participate in clinical education of students and residents.
11. Maintain documentation, promote professional practice, and pursue continuing education.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Requirements

Salary range: $98,842 - $158,142 annually.

Minimum requirements include a master's degree from an accredited program, Virginia licensure or eligibility, current BLS, and position-specific certifications (PALS/NRP, ACLS).

Physical Demands

Standing for prolonged periods, bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and lifting/pushing/pulling 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, infectious materials.

Commitment to Diversity

UVA is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

About UVA Health

UVA Health includes a hospital, trauma center, cancer and heart centers, clinics, and research facilities, ranking among top hospitals nationally.