Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - ICU / Per Diem

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 96,432 - 137,760; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Rochester is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support its ICU team. Candidates will work according to a flexible schedule, covering day or night shifts. The role involves evaluating and managing critically ill patients while collaborating with the attending critical care physician. The compensation ranges from $70 to $100 per hour based on the shift worked. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in critical care.

Qualifications

• Two to five years inpatient or ICU or critical care PA/NP experience.
• Demonstrated autonomy and competency managing critically ill patients.
• Able to independently perform some invasive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical coverage in the ICU for critically ill patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients in the ICU.
• Consult with attending critical care physician on specific patient issues.

Skills

Proficiency in central venous and arterial access

Management and resuscitation of unstable patients

Management of respiratory failure including proficiency with standard modes of mechanical ventilation

Education

Graduate of an approved PA or NP program

ACLS certified

Stroke Certification required within one year of hire

Job description

Job Description

Highland Hospital is seeking a Per Diem APP to join its growing ICU team. Candidates for this role will support Highland Hospital's ICU by picking up Day or Night shifts as needed and available. Shifts are typically 7a - 7p or 7p - 7a in the ICU.

Duties

Medical coverage in the ICU, evaluation & management of intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team. The ICU PA/NP (provider) reports to the ICU Medical Director for clinical and administrative issues pertaining to the ICU. For broader administrative issues the Chief of Medicine should be consulted. The attending critical care physician on service is available for consultation regarding specific patient related problems. The attending of record should be informed of any significant change in a patient’s clinical status.

Salary Range

$70 - $100 per hour depending on shift annually.

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto Req ID

17929BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Mid-Level Providers

Employment Status

Per Diem

Hours/Week

Varies

Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an approved PA or NP program and nationally certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
• Experience: Two to five years inpatient or ICU or critical care PA/NP experience. Demonstrated autonomy and competency managing critically ill patients and excellent problem solving ability. Able to independently perform some invasive procedures. Demonstrated leadership experience in coordinating clinical services for acutely ill patients.

License/Certification Required

ACLS certified. Stroke Certification required within one year of hire.

Skills

• Proficiency in central venous and arterial access.
• Management and resuscitation of unstable patients.
• Management of respiratory failure including proficiency with standard modes of mechanical ventilation.

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