Physician Assistant (PA)

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-contributed pension plan

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

CME allowance for continuing education

Professional malpractice coverage

Job summary

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for night shifts at Doctors Medical Center and Emanuel Medical Center in California. Responsibilities include providing critical care to ICU patients, managing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, a California PA-C license, and ICU experience. Competitive salary ranges from $175,000 to $200,000 annually, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• ICU or critical care experience strongly preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and FCCS certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• New graduates with strong critical care clinical rotations will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to ICU patients.
• Manage patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current California PA-C license

National certification (NCCPA)

Board certified or board eligible in Acute Care

Job description

Position Overview

Position Type: Full-Time, Employed (W-2)

Schedule: Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Locations: Doctors Medical Center (Modesto, CA) & Emanuel Medical Center (Turlock, CA)

Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 annually (commensurate with experience) + Sign on

Team: 5 Critical Care Attendings and 7 APPs in collaborative rotation

Group: Hospitalists of Modesto Medical Group, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care to ICU patients across multiple units including the Critical Care Unit, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Neuro Critical Care Unit, and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Manage patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care in collaboration with Intensivists and the multidisciplinary ICU team
• Perform and assist with ICU procedures including central line placement, arterial lines, intubation, and ventilator management
• Participate in daily ICU rounding with attending physicians and respond to acute changes in patient condition
• Work a one-week-on, one-week-off block rotation, partnering with five critical care attendings and seven fellow APPs
• Rotate between Doctors Medical Center in Modesto and Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock to provide coverage as part of the group schedule
• Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families

About Our Facilities

Doctors Medical Center - Modesto, CA

• 465-bed multispecialty Level II Trauma Center
• 15 state-of-the-art operating rooms, 3 Labor and Delivery rooms, 4 GI/IR procedure rooms, and 3 Cath Labs
• 44 ICU beds across SICU, CVICU, Neuro Critical Care, and Critical Care units
• Impella and ECMO capability
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center - one of only 26 in California and the only center in the Central Valley (Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval)
• Robotic services with 3 Da Vinci Xi systems, a Hybrid Room, and a Bi-Plane Room
• Over 2,200 medical staff members across all specialties

Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA

• Sister hospital providing ICU coverage on a rotating block schedule with the group
• Collaborative environment with cross-coverage support from the Intensivist team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current California PA-C license (or eligibility to obtain)
• National certification (NCCPA)
• Board certified or board eligible in Acute Care
• ICU or critical care experience strongly preferred; new graduates with strong critical care clinical rotations will be considered
• BLS, ACLS, and FCCS certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $175,000 - $200,000 (based on experience and credentials)
• Employer-contributed pension plan (regardless of employee contribution)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance for continuing education
• Professional malpractice coverage provided

Live & Work in California's Central Valley

Modesto and Turlock offer year-round mild weather and an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy proximity to Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Lakes, and Lake Tahoe for skiing and outdoor recreation. The coast is less than two hours away, and local hiking and nature trails are plentiful. The Central Valley provides an affordable cost of living compared to the Bay Area while remaining within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates of Modesto, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!