Critical Care Physician Assistant

Provide expert clinical care for critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients
Develop and implement treatment plans with the ICU team
Manage ventilators, vasoactive medications, and advanced ICU therapies
Perform bedside procedures as credentialed
Participate in daily rounds and multidisciplinary care planning
Educate patients, families, and clinical team members
Collaborate with ICU physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members
Continuously monitor patient progress in a high-acuity environment
Rotate through the Medical ICU, Procedure Service, and Pulmonary Consult Service

Requirements

• 3 years working as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred
• ICU/Critical Care or Hospital Medicine experience preferred
• Proficiency preferred in invasive ICU procedures, including Central Venous Catheter and Arterial Catheter placement, Hemodialysis Catheter Placement, Ventilator Management, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Chest Tube placement, and Endotracheal Intubation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
• BS in Physician Assistant required
• PA-C certification through NCCPA
• RPA registration through the New York State Office of Professions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing clinical care for critically ill patients, including proficiency in invasive ICU procedures and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Holds necessary certifications and a strong educational background to support advanced practice in critical care settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Practice Provider Experience
• ICU/Critical Care Experience
• Invasive ICU Procedures Proficiency
• PA-C Certification
• BS in Physician Assistant

Hard Skills

• Ventilator Management
• Central Venous Catheter Placement
• Arterial Catheter Placement
• Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Lumbar Puncture
• Chest Tube Placement
• Endotracheal Intubation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• PA-C Certification
• RPA Registration

Industry Keywords

• Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Multidisciplinary Care Planning
• High-Acuity Environment