Critical Care Physician Assistant

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Critical Care team at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono ICU, known for its collaborative environment and innovative care. We're seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant with ICU experience to enhance our critical care division. The role offers a flexible schedule and competitive benefits, including a starting bonus and support for continuing education.

Benefits

Starting Bonus

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an intensive care unit as a clinician.
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for 12 shifts per month, with flexibility in hours.
• Participate in medical procedures like intubations and central line placements.

Skills

ICU experience

Familiarity with procedures

Education

Valid PA Medical License

Job description

Critical Care Physician Assistant
Position Overview

Our highly experienced clinicians deliver the most up-to-date, comprehensive care in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. Join our team of highly-collaborative, innovative critical care clinicians. The Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono ICU is a combined medical and surgical ICU with a total 24 beds. Join us to experience exciting growth in our critical care division.

The Critical Care team at Lehigh Valley Hospital consists of two physicians and two APC providers and we are looking to add to this team.

In a critical care ICU at LVH-Pocono, you will experience:

• 12 shifts per month of coverage.
  • Typical shifts are 12 hours currently; however, the team works well together and has a lot of flexibility with the schedule and could consider 8- or 10-hour shifts.
  • Providers typically work 3 or 4 days consecutively.
• Must be flexible for day vs n ight coverage.
  • Providers will work day shifts initially and work closely with the physicians for training.
  • Team works together to ensure even rotation of weekends and holidays.
  • Providers always can pick up additional shifts for moonlighting monies.
• Call is taken by physicians only.
• Providers will take part in procedures and should have familiarity but will also be trained by the Lehigh Valley Physician team. These procedures may include:
  • Central lines
  • Arterial lines
  • Dialysis Lines
  • Intubations

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

• Starting Bonus
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in an intensive care unit as a clinician
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A valid PA Medical License, or ability to obtain one, is required

Recruiter Details Carissa Abel
Clinician Recruiter, Allergy and Immunology, Geriatrics, Pulmonary/Critical Care and Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute
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610-477-9339