Critical Care Physician Assistant

Sound Physicians; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant to join their dedicated team in Tuscaloosa. This role offers the chance to transform patient care within a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork and community impact. As part of a close-knit group, you will engage in vital ICU practices while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on patient-first care, this position allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of local residents. If you are ready to advance your career in a thriving community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with matching contributions

Paid malpractice insurance

Commencement bonus

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Prior ICU APP practice experience is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evening rounds and handle new admissions.
• Perform ICU procedures and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

ICU experience

Procedural skills

Patient care

Education

Certified Physician’s Assistant

Job description

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Transform patient care and the community as a DCH Regional Medical Center Physician Assistant

Our mission in Tuscaloosa 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.

People First in Tuscaloosa

Local Team Collaboration

• Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs at DCH Regional Medical Center
• Work alongside a dedicated team that is actively involved in work groups such as practice guidelines, the code blue committee, and the ICU celebration of life committee.
  
  

Qualifications

• Certified Physician’s Assistant
• Prior ICU APP practice experience is required, with a preference for procedural skills. Not considering new graduates at this time.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Scheduling

• Full-Time night position. APP’s work 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM-7 AM with support of the night Intensivist (1 MD & 1 APP 7 PM-7 AM).
• PRN-per diem option available
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• DCH is a 583-bed tertiary care center. We have excellent rapport with subspecialists as well as the ICU nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and palliative care teams. We have dedicated critical care pharmacists in both ICUs.
• Conduct evening rounds, handle new admissions, and perform ICU procedures.
  
  

Living and Working in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is a welcoming community steeped in history and home to the University of Alabama. While Tuscaloosa takes great pride in the Crimson Tide’s sports teams, so much more makes this a great place to call home. Roughly 200,000 people live in Tuscaloosa County, with continued growth due to our thriving economy. Tuscaloosa sits on the Black Warrior River and is surrounded by lakes, which is great for outdoor enthusiasts. Several of the top-ranked golf courses in the country are right here in Tuscaloosa. Our cost of living is 12% below the US average, and excellent public and private schools, as well as a lively downtown & music scene, are a few reasons Tuscaloosa is a great place to live. Birmingham is less than an hour away, with easy commutes to Atlanta, Nashville, and many beautiful beach communities on the Gulf Coast.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Tuscaloosa-Centered Care

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Tuscaloosa and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards And Benefits

• Compensation: Excellent salary
• Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k with matching contributions.
• Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
• Commencement Bonus & relocation assistance provided

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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