Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU Physician Assistant. Job in Pittsburgh Gr8Jobs

PA/NP (Cardiothoracic ICU) Opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA You'll step into a high-acuity cardiothoracic ICU role with strong physician support and a clear need for additional coverage. This is a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) position focused on CTICU management with no traditional call. If you enjoy complex post-op care, tight patient volumes, and a shift-based schedule, this team is worth a closer look. Practice Overview You'll join an established CT surgery/CTICU APP team expanding to provide 24/7 unit coverage Inpatient-focused role: rounding, ICU management, and coordinating care with surgeons and consulting services Strong support model with on-site cardiac surgeons, experienced RNs, and specialty teams rounding in the unit Procedural exposure available; ECMO experience is preferred, and training can be provided Schedule Rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights) across Monday-Sunday coverage Structured rotation with time off built in (approximately 18 shifts per 8-week period) No call responsibility for this position Typical census is very manageable (often fewer than six patients) Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $120,000-$140,000 (based on experience) Sign-on bonus available Benefits include malpractice with tail, CME ($1,500 plus CME time), medical/dental/vision, disability coverage, pension/403(b) with contribution, and coverage of license/DEA/privileging fees Candidate Requirements PA or NP with current certification and prescriptive authority High level of acute care experience required; Cardiac ICU experience strongly preferred Comfort managing critically ill post-op patients in a collaborative ICU environment Interest in advanced CTICU skills (ECMO exposure a plus; training available) Community & Location Highlights Live and work in the Pittsburgh area with access to major sports, arts, dining, and neighborhood amenities Multiple housing options, from walkable city neighborhoods to quieter suburbs with more space Four-season outdoor recreation nearby (parks, trails, rivers, and weekend getaways) Easy access to a major airport for regional and national travel Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.