Physician Assistant ICU Intensivist Critical Care (Days)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant Intensivist to join our Critical Care team in Dallas, TX. The role involves inpatient ICU care with high-acuity patients, performing procedures, and collaborating with physicians to manage admissions and discharges.

We offer a structured 12–18 month transition program, mentorship, and a supportive environment with physician oversight to develop expertise in Critical Care/Acute Care. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification
• Texas PA license
• BLS and ACLS within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Rounding on inpatients in ICU
• Evaluate new and established patients
• Handle hospital and ED consults
• Provide pre- and post-operative care
• Manage patient in-baskets and admissions/discharges
• Perform invasive procedures (central lines, arterial lines, intubations)
• Provide on-call support and admissions oversight
• Adhere to supervising physician scope and protocols

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Counsel patients

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Job description

Position Highlights

• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 on / 7 off rotation
• Critical Care Focus: Provide high-acuity care in a collaborative inpatient ICU setting
• Manageable Patient Load: Average of 12 patients per shift
• Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Inpatient rounding
  • New and established patient evaluations
  • Hospital and ED consults
  • Pre- and post-operative care
  • Individual in-basket management
• Procedural Opportunities: Perform central lines, arterial lines, and intubations
• Autonomous Practice: High level of independence with physician support readily available and an expanding Critical Care team
• Mentorship & Onboarding: Structured 12‑18 month transition program with physician oversight, peer mentorship, and formal training milestones
• Preferred Background: At least 1 year of Critical Care/Acute Care experience. New graduates welcome!

Job Summary

The PA Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Inpatient Medicine providers work in critical care settings. They manage patients by rounding, performing procedures, and handling hospital admissions and discharges.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients through comprehensive or problem‑focused 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 drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments; performs procedures following approved protocols.
• Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence‑based medicine; collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes; initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation‑level services for conditions or problems related to the provider's specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency as delegated by supervising physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on‑call support.
• May be required to perform patient‑care duties beyond the regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes‑based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: Current certification by the NCCPA; current Texas PA license.