Critical Care Physician Assistant (Nocturnist)

Sound Physicians; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking a Nocturnist Critical Care Physician Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA. The role involves providing patient-centered care in a collaborative environment while working exclusively overnight shifts.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of ICU experience, be board certified Physician Assistants, and possess an active Virginia license. Join a dedicated team at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center to make a difference for critically ill patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU.
• Comfortable with a nocturnal schedule.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight coverage for critically ill adult ICU patients.
• Work collaboratively with intensivists and nursing staff.
• Perform bedside procedures and manage complexities like mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Critical care management

Patient-centered care

Ability to work overnight shifts

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Active Virginia license

Job description

Advance Clinical Excellence as a Nocturnist Critical Care Physician Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA

Bring better to the bedside in Hanover County, VA. In this role, you’ll combine clinical skills with purpose, delivering patient-centered care while driving performance in a supportive environment. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the resources to grow – while making a difference for patients and families every day.

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration

• Comprehensive overnight critical care management for adult patients in a 24-bed multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit and adjacent 10-bed Cardiac ICU.
• At Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, our strong, collaborative team includes three Critical Care APPs and five Intensivists.
• Our team at Bon Secours Memorial is part of the larger Critical Care team in the Richmond market, covering ICUs in four local Bon Secours hospitals.
• Enjoy the peer support of experienced Critical Care APPs and physicians who boast experience from a variety of disciplines associated with the ICU.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU (with procedure logs).
• Board Certified Physician Assistant.
• Active Virginia license and DEA preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling

• ICU coverage is comprised of two 12‑hour day physicians and one 12‑hour nocturnist Critical Care APP.
• Average of 12-14 night shifts per month, modified block schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• The APP works collaboratively with daytime intensivists, Cardiac Surgeons, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, consultants, and hospitalist team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care services during night shifts.
• Provide overnight coverage for critically ill adult ICU patients (acute respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, circulatory shock, NSTEMI/STEMI, post CABG and valves, acute renal failure, etc.).
• Facilitate ICU admissions from the emergency department, hospitalist services, and outside facilities.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnosis, and implement treatment plans.
• Manage mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
• Manage Impella and IABP in collaboration with Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery.
• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing, including central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, temporary hemodialysis catheter placement, and endotracheal intubation. Anesthesia support for airways is available as needed.
• Participate in goals-of-care discussions and family communication when appropriate.
• Participate in modified night multidisciplinary rounds and handoff communication.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives as appropriate.