"Physician Assistant (Critical Care) - ICU"

Position Summary

This Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, which will be discussed with interviewed candidates. In addition, hires are eligible for additional compensation bonuses tied to productivity and retention. These positions offer billable hours, shift and holiday differential, and monthly bonuses.

Position Details:

• Full-time (average 40 hours per week).
• Schedule consists of an average of (3) 12-13 hour shifts per week to include up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call.
• Flexible scheduling options may be available, including weekend and/or night shift-only options with additional incentives.
• Eligibility for a recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter.
• Monthly bonus (including productivity and shift differential).
• Annual bonus.
• Referral bonus.

The advanced practice provider (PA) will be employed by the Department of Anesthesiology within WashU Medicine, a top ranked medical school in the country. The PA work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a nationally recognized Magnet center and ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and/or affiliated BJC community hospitals, and telemedicine.

Opportunities include cardiothoracic ICU, surgical/burn/trauma ICU, combined medical/surgical ICUs, and telemedicine. ICU work locations will be determined based on the applicant's experience and professional interests.

Will practice as an independent provider in collaboration with a fellowship trained intensivist within diverse, skilled, inter-professional critical care teams. The environment is challenging and rewarding and allows the PA the opportunity to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, participating in inter-professional rounds, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, designing and implementing plans of care, and performing invasive procedures. Typical provider:patient ratio 1:6. In our critical care environments, talents and skills are developed through intellectually stimulating work experiences, ample educational offerings, procedural simulation, and other learning venues.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education: M.S. - Master Of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications: The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Current certification as a PA OR recent completion/anticipated completion of an accredited PA program
• Current MO PA licensure or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire
• Current ACLS status or ability to obtain upon employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Critical care experience.
• Experience with devices commonly utilized in cardiothoracic surgery patient population (for CTICU positions).

Grade

S32

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.