Physician Assistant - ICU

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary, generous sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll work closely with fellowship-trained intensivists in a challenging yet rewarding environment, providing high-quality care in various ICU settings. This position not only emphasizes skill development through hands-on experience and educational offerings but also provides a flexible schedule, making it ideal for those looking to balance work and personal life. If you are passionate about critical care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Reimbursement

Monthly Bonuses

Annual Bonuses

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• ACLS certification and Missouri PA licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Taking medical histories and conducting physical exams.
• Participating in rounds and designing care plans.

Skills

Patient Management

Communication

Epic EHR

Education

M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, with additional incentives based on productivity and retention. The role includes billable hours, shift and holiday differentials, and monthly bonuses.

Position details include:

1. Full-time (average 40 hours/week).
2. Schedule of approximately three 12-13 hour shifts per week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call, with flexible options possibly available.
3. Eligibility for recurring retention bonuses after 12 months and every 2 years.
4. Monthly, annual, and referral bonuses.

The provider will be employed by the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine, working with ICU staff across various units, including cardiothoracic, surgical, burn/trauma, medical/surgical ICUs, and telemedicine, based on experience and interests.

The role involves practicing independently in collaboration with a fellowship-trained intensivist within diverse, skilled critical care teams. The environment is challenging and rewarding, allowing full scope of practice.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes taking medical histories, conducting physical exams, participating in rounds, ordering/interpreting tests, designing care plans, and performing invasive procedures. Typical provider:patient ratio is 1:6. The environment promotes skill development through stimulating work, educational offerings, procedural simulation, and other learning opportunities.

The statements describe general duties and are not exhaustive; management may revise duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education: M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), PA licensure in Missouri or ability to obtain within 3 months, and other certifications as needed.

Work Experience: None required

Skills: Not applicable

Driver's License: Not required

Additional Details

Preferred qualifications include critical care experience and familiarity with devices used in cardiothoracic surgery. Relevant experience (1 year) and skills such as patient management, communication, and use of Epic EHR are also preferred.

Compensation

Salary range: $100,700 - $181,200 annually, determined by qualifications and performance.