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Job description
MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our CVICU Critical Care team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI).
This position includes a competitive base salary, annual incentive, and sign-on bonus!
Practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity CVICU environment alongside experienced intensivists, cardiac surgeons, heart failure specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams. APPs care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, vascular surgery, and medically complex cardiovascular critical illness.
Position Highlights
900+ bed academic teaching hospital and major tertiary/quaternary referral center serving the Mid-Atlantic region
Flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI)
Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, top 5% cardiac surgery program, and regional ECMO referral center Cardiovascular Critical Care service spans three specialized ICUs with a total closed ICU footprint of 40 beds
High-acuity patient population including cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, ECMO, temporary mechanical circulatory support, vascular surgery, and medical cardiac critical care
Exposure to advanced heart failure therapies and complex cardiovascular critical care management
Advanced bedside procedural opportunities including central venous catheters, non-tunneled dialysis catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and thoracentesis
13-hour day and night shifts
Essential Job Duties
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
Establish medical diagnoses through patient assessment, chart review, laboratory data, and diagnostic imaging
Initiate and manage therapeutic interventions for respiratory failure, heart failure, shock, renal failure, and other critical illnesses
Present patients during multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with consulting services
Perform bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, non-tunneled dialysis catheter insertion, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis
Facilitate safe transitions of care between providers, services, and levels of care
Educate and mentor new graduate APPs and students as appropriate
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU setting required
CVICU, CICU, or cardiothoracic critical care experience preferred
Advanced procedural experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Annual CME allowance and dedicated paid CME days
Licensing, certification, and credentialing reimbursement
Paid malpractice insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution and matching opportunities
Professional development opportunities including weekly didactics, journal club, APP Practice Committee participation, and quality improvement initiatives
Professional growth and leadership development opportunities throughout MedStar Health
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
As part of MedStar Health, clinicians benefit from the resources, innovation, and career development opportunities of a nationally recognized healthcare system consistently recognized by Newsweek and Forbes for workplace excellence and employee well-being.
Why Washington, DC?
Washington, DC offers exceptional professional, cultural, and academic opportunities, with access to world-class dining, museums, sports, and outdoor recreation. The region provides diverse urban and suburban living options, excellent schools, and convenient access to the mountains, beaches, and major East Coast cities.
This position has a hiring range of $135,000 to $185,000 USD
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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