Experienced ICU Physician Assistant for Nocturnist Role

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

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking a Nocturnist Critical Care Physician Assistant in Midlothian, VA for overnight shifts in a multidisciplinary ICU. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, collaborating with teams, and performing complex procedures.

The position requires a Board Certified PA with at least 2 years of ICU experience. Midlothian offers a vibrant community with recreational activities and cultural attractions.

If interested, please contact Shelly Spatafore at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an independent provider in the ICU with procedure logs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong collaborative skills with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with intensivists and nursing staff during night shifts.
• Provide overnight care for critically ill adult ICU patients.
• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice.

Skills

ICU Experience

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Mechanical Ventilation Management

Education

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Active Virginia license

Job description

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

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. This role requires working exclusively overnight shifts and delivering 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 at Bon Secours St.Francis Medical Center. Our team includes three Critical Care APPs and four Intensivists.

Qualifications

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

Scheduling

ICU coverage consists of a 12‑hour day physician and a 12‑hour nocturnist Critical Care APP. Average 12‑14 night shifts per month on a modified block schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with daytime intensivists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, consultants, and the 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, pneumonia, cardiogenic shock, NSTEMI/STEMI, cardiac arrest, acute ischemic stroke, sepsis, etc.).
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.
• Manage mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges from the ICU.
• Participate in goals‑of‑care discussions and family communication when appropriate.
• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing, including central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, temporary hemodialysis catheter placement, and endotracheal intubation.
• Provide anesthesia support for airways as needed.
• Participate in modified night multidisciplinary rounds and handoff communication.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives as appropriate.
• Facilitate ICU admissions from the emergency department, hospitalist services, and outside facilities.

Living and Working in Midlothian

Located just west of Richmond, Midlothian offers a vibrant community with abundant outdoor recreation, family‑friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to the greater Richmond region. Residents enjoy cultural attractions, outdoor concerts, museums, art galleries, golf courses, breweries, and a dynamic culinary scene.

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