About this opportunity
Sound Physicians lists this Experienced ICU Physician Assistant for Nocturnist Role opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Advance clinical excellence as a noturnist Critical Care Physician Assistant in Mechanicsville, VA, by combining clinical skills with purpose to deliver patient‑centered care during overnight shifts.
Schedule
ICU coverage includes two 12‑hour day physicians and one 12‑hour nocturnist Critical Care APP, with an average of 12‑14 night shifts per month on a modified block schedule.
Qualifications
2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU with documented procedure logs
BoardCertified Physician Assistant
Active Virginia license; DEA preferred
Authorized to work in the United States
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with daytime intensivists, cardiac surgeons, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, consultants, and hospitalist team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based critical care services during night shifts
Provide overnight coverage for critically ill adult ICU patients, including acute respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, circulatory shock, NSTEMI/STEMI, post‑CABG and valve patients, acute renal failure, and others
Facilitate ICU admissions from the emergency department, hospitalist services, and outside facilities
Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and implement treatment plans
Manage mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy
Manage Impella and IABP in collaboration with Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery
Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing, including central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, temporary hemodialysis catheter placement, and endotracheal intubation; anesthesia support for airways is available as needed
Participate in goals‑of‑care discussions and family communication as appropriate
Participate in modified night multidisciplinary rounds and handoff communication
Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives as appropriate
Living & Working in Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville offers a suburban environment with easy access to Richmond’s cultural centers, outdoor festivals, museums, galleries, golf courses, craft breweries, wine bars, shopping, and diverse restaurants.
Shelly Spatafore, Senior Director of Clinical Recruitment – – (440)856‑9351
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Worksite address
mechanicsville, VA, 23116, US
Who can apply
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