Physician Assistant - Critical Care Owensboro

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to support the adult intensive care unit within the Pulmonology Owensboro team. You will provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under physician supervision, focusing on critically ill adults in the ICU.

The role requires Kentucky PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS. You will participate in rounds, coordinate care across specialties, and assist with procedures and ventilator management.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in Kentucky with NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Ability to work in ICU/critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide treatment and management under prescriptive authority or referral as needed.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on prevention and treatment options.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately and timely.
• Assist with admissions, daily progress notes, and transfers from ICU.
• Coordinate care between medical specialties.
• Participate in morning rounds with the intensivist and ICU team.
• Assist with central/arterial line placement; chest tube placement and thoracentesis as needed.
• Assist with basic ventilator management.
• Perform critical care ultrasound procedures.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Critical care

Ventilator management

Clinical documentation

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Weekend Requirements

Every Other | Work Hours: ail Work Hours Detail 7 days on 7 days off | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Pulmonology Owensboro

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a physician provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services in the adult intensive care unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and treatment options.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
• Assists with admissions, consults, daily progress notes, and transfers from critical care unit.
• Coordinates care between medical specialties.
• Participates in morning rounding with intensivist and rounding with the multidisciplinary intensive care team.
• Assists intensivist with procedures which include central line and arterial line placement; additional procedures may include chest tube placement and thoracentesis with the pulmonologists/intensivists.
• Assists with basic ventilator management.
• Performs critical care ultrasound procedures.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under direct supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

Work Experience

No experience required

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies required upon hire OR Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Physician Asst - Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND NCCPA - National Physician Assistant certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS - Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider through American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.