Experienced ICU Physician Assistant for Nocturnist Role

Sound Physicians; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA. This role combines clinical skills with purpose to deliver patient-centered care during overnight shifts in the ICU.

Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, board certification, and an active Virginia license. Responsibilities encompass collaborating with the healthcare team, managing critically ill patients, and performing essential medical procedures.

Shelly Spatafore, Senior Director of Clinical Recruitment, can be contacted at [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU with documented procedure logs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with daytime intensivists to deliver high-quality critical care.
• Provide overnight coverage for critically ill adult ICU patients.
• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing.

Skills

Experience in the ICU

Board Certification

Active Virginia license

Ability to work overnight shifts

Education

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Job description

Overview

Advance clinical excellence as a noturnist Critical Care Physician Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA, by combining clinical skills with purpose to deliver patient‑centered care during overnight shifts.

Schedule

ICU coverage includes two 12‑hour day physicians and one 12‑hour nocturnist Critical Care APP, with an average of 12‑14 night shifts per month on a modified block schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU with documented procedure logs
• BoardCertified Physician Assistant
• Active Virginia license; DEA preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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, including acute respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, circulatory shock, NSTEMI/STEMI, post‑CABG and valve patients, acute renal failure, and others
• Facilitate ICU admissions from the emergency department, hospitalist services, and outside facilities
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, 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 as appropriate
• Participate in modified night multidisciplinary rounds and handoff communication
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives as appropriate

Living & Working in Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville offers a suburban environment with easy access to Richmond’s cultural centers, outdoor festivals, museums, galleries, golf courses, craft breweries, wine bars, shopping, and diverse restaurants.

Shelly Spatafore, Senior Director of Clinical Recruitment – [e-mail] – (440)856‑9351