Critical Care Physician Assistant | Dothan, AL – Inpatient Care + Night Shift

Britt Medical Search; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time employment

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Britt Medical Search in Alabama seeks a full-time Physician Assistant for an overnight hospital-based inpatient role in Dothan. You will manage acute and complex chronically ill adult patients, from admission through discharge, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, strong documentation, and the ability to respond effectively in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Physician Assistant licensure is required.
• Strong clinical and technical competence.
• Sound clinical judgment and professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex adult patients in an inpatient setting.
• Effective communication skills in emergency situations.
• Computer literacy and basic typing proficiency.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Overnight hospital-based inpatient care.
• Manage acute and complex chronically ill adult patients.
• From admission through discharge, coordinate care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Skills

Clinical competence

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Emergency communication

Typing proficiency

Evidence-based practice

Education

Alabama PA licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Practice Highlights:

• Full-time position
• Primarily inpatient role providing overnight hospital-based care
• Manage acute and complex chronically ill adult patients
• Facilitate care from admission through discharge
• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Apply advanced medical and nursing knowledge to complex clinical situations
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Communicate effectively during urgent and emergency situations
• Complete timely, accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency validation

Qualifications:

• Current Alabama Physician Assistant licensure
• Strong clinical and technical competence
• Sound clinical judgment and professional communication skills
• Ability to manage complex adult patients in an inpatient setting
• Effective communication skills in emergency situations
• Computer literacy and basic typing proficiency
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continued professional development

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time employment
• Additional benefits available

Location & Lifestyle:

Dothan offers an appealing blend of affordable living, mild winters, Southern hospitality, and big-city amenities in a welcoming community, with an extensive network of parks and recreation opportunities, golf courses, local arts and cultural attractions, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and biking trails, including a ~10-mile Forever Wild trail, while the Gulf Coast beaches are only ~80 miles away, making weekend beach trips easy. The community is also ideally positioned for regional travel, with ~108 miles to Montgomery, ~104 miles to Tallahassee, ~80 miles to Panama City and the Gulf Coast, and ~200 miles to Birmingham, Mobile, and Atlanta, providing convenient access to larger-city entertainment, professional sports, cultural attractions, and air travel while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle.