Critical Care Physician Assistant

Overview

Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) role at Community Memorial Healthcare. The PA provides advanced clinical support to the ICU team during night shifts, functioning as a physician extender, and serving as the first point of contact for ICU admissions. Collaboration with bedside nurses and respiratory therapists, and real-time management of urgent patient care needs are key responsibilities. The role covers a diverse patient population including respiratory failure, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical conditions, sepsis, renal failure, neurologic emergencies, and other critical illnesses.

Core competencies include excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, strong communication and teamwork, ability to function autonomously with consultation as needed, commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, and a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in emergent situations.

• Provide advanced clinical support to the ICU team during night shifts.
• Serve as the first point of contact for ICU admissions.
• Collaborate with bedside nurses and respiratory therapists.
• Manage urgent patient care needs in real time.
• Maintain continuity of care and improve responsiveness in the ICU overnight.

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant
• National Board Certification as PA
• Current DEA license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Two (2) years of experience in acute inpatient or critical care setting
• Proficiency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and ICU protocols

• Acute Care Physician Assistant
• Prior ICU or hospitalist night shift experience
• Comfort with high-acuity decision-making and managing complex cases independently overnight
• Skills in bedside procedures (e.g., intubation, central line placement)
• Familiar with Epic EMR system

Salary Range: $70.04 - $108.46 per hour. The pay range represents the lowest to highest rate, with placement depending on skills, experience, and comparison to others in the role. PRN rates differ from full-time or part-time positions.

Benefits include competitive pay, shift differentials, in-house registry rates, retirement plan, paid time off, health insurance options, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, PSLF, recognition programs, and employee discounts. The total rewards package supports health and well-being for employees and their families.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 and is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving west Ventura County. It includes two hospitals and a network of care centers. The system has earned CMS five-star recognition and emphasizes a patient-centered, community-focused approach.

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and maintain an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer stance.