Experienced ICU Physician Assistant | Supportive Team Environment!

Sound Physicians; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant in Richmond, VA, to advance clinical excellence and deliver patient-centered care within a supportive environment. The role entails providing critical care management for adult patients as part of a dedicated Intensivist team.

This position requires strong collaboration with healthcare professionals and the ability to perform essential procedures such as central venous catheter placement and intubation. With a mix of day and night shifts, the role ensures comprehensive patient care in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU.
• Active Virginia license and DEA preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for critically ill adult ICU patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical care skills

Patient assessment

Mechanical ventilation management

Education

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Job description

Advance Clinical Excellence as a Critical Care Physician Assistant in Richmond, VA. Bring better to the bedside in Richmond. 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.

Comprehensive critical care management for adult patients as part of the Intensivist team providing care for 36 ICU beds, including medical, surgical, neuro and cardiac patients in this level II trauma center. The APP works collaboratively with intensivists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, consultants, and hospitalist team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care services. Responsibilities include evaluation, stabilization, ongoing management of critically ill patients, and performance of bedside procedures.

Local Team Collaboration: At Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, our strong, collaborative team includes four Critical Care APPs and ten Intensivists. Our team at Bon Secours St. Mary’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 diagnosis, 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. Anesthesia support for airways is available as needed.
• Participate in daily 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.

Scheduling

ICU coverage comprises two 12‑hour day physicians, one 12‑hour day APP, one 12‑hour nocturnist Critical Care APP, and one night physician. Average of 14 shifts per month, a mix of days and nights, modified block schedule.

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.

Location

Living and Working in Richmond: Richmond isn’t just where we work – it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect mix of suburban comfort and easy access to all that the greater Richmond area has to offer. Richmond is home to many unique cultural centers that offer something special for everyone. Outdoor concerts and festivals, a children’s museum, art galleries, golf courses, craft breweries, wine bars, and endless shopping choices are dotted throughout the region. Foodies are drawn to Richmond for the diverse and artistically designed restaurants that are spread throughout the city and outlying communities.

Rewards and Compensation

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.