Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

2 weeks ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States MedStar Health Full time
MedStar Health is looking for a skilled, full-time Advanced Practice Provider specializing in Critical Care for the Medical and Surgical Intensive Care units.
The Cardiac Surgical ICU features 8 beds where Critical Care APPs operate both independently and in collaboration with intensive care physicians and a diverse multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional emergent and urgent care to critically ill patients. This includes, but is not limited to, pre and post-operative care for Cardiac Surgery patients, along with some general cardiac and medical ICU cases. Limited cross-coverage of the Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Care unit is also part of the role. The selected APP will focus on ensuring that care provided aligns with evidence-based medical practices and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivering urgent and emergent care to critically ill patients.
  • Conducting thorough histories and physical examinations.
  • Formulating accurate medical diagnoses based on comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Recommending and managing appropriate therapeutic interventions for various medical conditions.
  • Performing daily rounds on intermediate care patients alongside the attending physician and multidisciplinary team.
  • Collaborating effectively with all involved healthcare teams, including specialists.
  • Executing bedside procedures such as central venous catheter insertion, non-tunneled dialysis, arterial catheter placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis.
  • Facilitating communication among healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient transitions across shifts and care levels.
  • Providing education and supervision to new graduate APPs and students as appropriate.
Departmental Engagement Opportunities:
  • Participation in weekly educational sessions.
  • Involvement in monthly journal clubs.
  • Engagement in APP practice committees.
  • Contribution to critical care morbidity and mortality reviews.
  • Involvement in various quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assistance with protocol development and revisions.
Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Certification by the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • A minimum of two years of experience as an advanced practice provider in intensive care, cardiac surgery, or cardiology is required.
Benefits:
  • Highly competitive salary structure.
  • Retirement contribution matching.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Reimbursement for CME, licensing, and credentialing.


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