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Job description
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Dothan, Alabama
About the Opportunity
A well-established, regional health system in Dothan, Alabama is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Critical Care/ICU team . This organization serves as the primary tertiary referral center for Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle, providing advanced medical care across a wide range of specialties. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and patient-centered care, you'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary critical care team in a collaborative hospital environment.
ICU/Critical Care experience is REQUIRED for consideration.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NP or PA who enjoys managing medically complex patients and wants to practice at the top of their license while caring for critically ill adults in a high-acuity inpatient setting.
Position Highlights
Full-time Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position
ICU/Critical Care experience is required
Manage adult critically ill and medically complex hospitalized patients
Co-manage patients alongside intensivists and the multidisciplinary critical care team
Participate in patient care from admission through discharge
Utilize evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care
Perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and monitor patient progress
Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
Practice in a collaborative, supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and patient safety
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and continuing education
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program with board certification
OR
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
Active Alabama NP or PA license (or ability to obtain)
DEA (or ability to obtain)
Previous ICU/Critical Care experience required
BLS and ACLS certification
Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is highly individualized and based on several factors, including prior RN experience (for NPs), years of clinical experience, certifications, and overall background. Specific compensation details are discussed after the initial interview and CV review.
Benefits include:
$15,000 commencement bonus
CME allowance and professional dues reimbursement
Student loan repayment opportunities through a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
Retirement plan with employer match plus Roth IRA options
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
On-site fitness facility
Childcare options
Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits
About Dothan, Alabama
Known as the "Peanut Capital of the World," Dothan offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, friendly community, and year-round warm weather. Residents enjoy excellent parks, golf courses, local restaurants, festivals, and outdoor recreation. Conveniently located near the Florida Gulf Coast beaches and within driving distance of Montgomery, Tallahassee, and Panama City Beach, Dothan provides the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to larger metropolitan amenities. It's an excellent place for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding career in a thriving regional medical community while enjoying an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle.
Worksite address
dothan, AL, 36303, US
Who can apply
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