Role OverviewThe Physician Assistant ICU is a member of the intensive care team, responsible for managing critically ill patients in an intensive care setting. The role involves providing 24/7 coverage, performing triage responsibilities, and contributing to the development of ICU protocols and quality initiatives.
What You Will Do
Perform physical exams, collect and document data, order laboratory studies, make diagnoses, prescribe interventions, and provide direct patient care services. Perform therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, explain procedures to patients, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to develop collaborative relationships with intensivists and hospitalists, and contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and leadership.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Documentation of registration for next NCCPA Board administration or successful completion of NCCPA Board and maintenance of appropriate CME
- Certification and current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- DEA number and Mass Department of Public Health Division of Food and Drug Restricted Substances registration number as appropriate
- Written prescription privilege protocols signed by all attending's with whom the individual will be working
- Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards
- Adept at communication with patients and staff
- Must be proficient in the placement and management of Vascular Access catheters including arterial catheters, and central venous catheters
- Must be able to perform basic Ventilator management
- Successful candidate must have critical care advanced practitioner experience
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