Critical Care Physician Assistant (Nocturnist)

Enhance your career by joining us as a Nocturnal ICU Physician Assistant Our mission in Bridgeton, Missouri, is to provide "better" in every sense - better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk. We are hiring for a nocturnist advanced practice provider position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

We take pride in our established team at SSM Health DePaul Hospital providing 24/7 care to patients in the 20-bed medical and 18-bed surgical ICU. Our team is comprised of practicing Intensivist physicians and Advanced Practice Providers with a diverse mix of ICU clinical practice time. Within the hospital, our team works closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively care for patients.

Qualifications:

Board-certified acute care trained Physician Assistant with unrestricted license. Prior ICU APP practice experience - minimum of 2-3 years post-training ICU practice time. Ability to independently assess, examine, and provide care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including demonstrating procedural competency. Ability to work as a team member. A Missouri state license is preferred. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Scheduling:

12, 12-hour night shifts per month, block shift scheduling, generally 4-5 day stretches. The schedule is managed as equitably as possible, providing APPs with a great work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, comprehensive care to medical/surgical/cardiac / neuro and cardiovascular ICU patients. Present and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU. Work autonomously and multitask within the critical care team. Commit to excellence in the clinical service and demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary to best serve our patients. Must provide evidence of procedural competence with the following procedures: central lines, arterial lines, intubations, and chest tubes. EMR is Epic. Living and Working in the Saint Louis area: Bridgeton is a second-ring suburb located in Northwestern Saint Louis and is ranked as one of the best places to live in Saint Louis. The bucolic suburban community offers a great mix of shopping, restaurants, and community parks. Bridgeton public schools are ranked above average. It is a welcoming suburb of the Saint Louis are, conveniently located near local and international transportation hubs. The community offers a diverse array of housing options in the immediate area as well as throughout the metro Saint Louis area. New construction and historic homes abound, in addition to community-style living. Saint Louis offers a rich history and cultural diversity for individuals and families of all backgrounds.

Rewards and Compensation:

Competitive salary-based compensation. Annual quality bonus incentive opportunity. Commencement bonus. Cathy Harbert, Director of Clinical Recruitment | (330) 418-2226 | charbert@soundphysicians.com