Night ICU Intensivist PA - Autonomy, 7on/7off

Baylor Scott & White Health; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health’s ICU extends overnight critical care, with a PA intensivist providing direct patient care, performing invasive procedures, and coordinating with the ICU team. The role emphasizes autonomous practice within a collaborative hospital environment, with a focus on high-acuity care and complex patient management.

New grads welcome; 7-on/7-off overnight schedule supports extended time off.

Qualifications

• New and established patient evaluations
• Hospital and ED consults
• Pre- and postoperative care
• Independent practice within ICU team
• Invasive procedures as delegated (central/arterial lines, intubation)

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical therapies or other treatments and performs procedures following approved protocols.
• Develops and implements patient treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and team members.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.

Skills

ICU care

Autonomy

Central lines

Arterial lines

Intubation

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health’s ICU extends overnight critical care, with a PA intensivist providing direct patient care, performing invasive procedures, and coordinating with the ICU team. The role emphasizes autonomous practice within a collaborative hospital environment, with a focus on high-acuity care and complex patient management.

New grads welcome; 7-on/7-off overnight schedule supports extended time off.