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Physician Assistant (Critical Care) - ICU New

St. Louis, MO

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Hiring Company

Health eCareers


Position Description

On Campus/Onsite, Washington University Medical Campus

Full time (40 hours)

Position Summary

This Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA) position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, which will be discussed with interviewed candidates. In addition, hires are eligible for additional compensation bonuses tied to productivity and retention. These positions offer billable hours, shift and holiday differential, and monthly bonuses.

Position Details:

  • Full-time (average 40 hours per week).
  • Schedule consists of an average of (3) 12-13 hour shifts per week to include up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call.
  • Flexible scheduling options may be available, including weekend and/or night shift-only options with additional incentives.
  • Eligibility for a recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter.
  • Monthly bonus (including productivity and shift differential)
  • Annual bonus
  • Referral bonus

The advanced practice provider (PA) will be employed by the Department of Anesthesiology within WashU Medicine, a top ranked medical school in the country. The PA will work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a nationally recognized Magnet center and ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and/or affiliated BJC community hospitals, and telemedicine.

Opportunities include cardiothoracic ICU, surgical/burn/trauma ICU, combined medical/surgical ICUs, and telemedicine. ICU work locations will be determined based on the applicant's experience and professional interests.

Will practice as an independent provider in collaboration with a fellowship trained intensivist within diverse, skilled, inter-professional critical care teams. The environment is challenging and rewarding and allows the PA the opportunity to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.

Job Description

Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, participating in inter-professional rounds, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, designing and implementing plans of care, and performing invasive procedures. Typical provider:patient ratio 1:6. In our critical care environments, talents and skills are developed through intellectually stimulating work experiences, ample educational offerings, procedural simulation, and other learning venues.

Required Qualifications

Education: M.S. - Master Of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications: The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association

Required Qualifications:

More About This Job

  • Current certification as a PA OR recent completion/anticipated completion of an accredited PA program
  • Current MO PA licensure or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire
  • Current ACLS status or ability to obtain upon employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • ?Critical care experience.
  • Experience with devices commonly utilized in cardiothoracic surgery patient population (for CTICU positions).

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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