Physician Assistant ICU Intensivist Critical Care (Days)

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 on / 7 off rotation, providing excellent work-life balance.

About the Role

Provide high-acuity care in a collaborative inpatient ICU setting with a manageable patient load averaging 12 patients per shift. Enjoy a high level of independence with physician support readily available and an expanding Critical Care team.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding
• New and established patient evaluations
• Hospital and ED consults
• Pre- and post-operative care
• Individual in-basket management
• Perform central lines, arterial lines, and intubations
• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients through comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and medical histories
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments
• Perform procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost
• Recommend interventions to change behavior linked to health risks
• Formulate and implement patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine
• Collaborate with physicians and team members as needed
• Evaluate patient's response to care and its effectiveness
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
• Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions
• Maintain appropriate records detailing patient treatment plans and outcomes
• Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise
• Provide consultation level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising physician
• Conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support
• Perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
• Less than 1 year of experience (new graduates welcome)
• At least 1 year of Critical Care/Acute Care experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of information and 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
• Proficiency 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 conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. Offerings include:

• 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.