Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) - CVICU | Baltimore, MD
Job Description
MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the CVICU team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Practice within MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular surgery and a key hospital within the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, caring for critically ill cardiovascular surgery patients with meaningful autonomy in a collaborative, well-supported multidisciplinary environment.
\nThis position includes a competitive base salary, annual incentive, and sign-on bonus!
\nPosition Highlights
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Practice within an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
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Care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
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Perform comprehensive critical care assessments and patient management
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Perform advanced bedside procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, central and arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, chest tubes, and thoracentesis
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Flexible scheduling with a day/night rotating schedule or dedicated nocturnist position
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Combination of 12- and 24-hour shifts
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Collaborative team of 10 APPs and 6 physicians
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Practice with a high degree of autonomy utilizing cutting-edge technology
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As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect
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Unparallel employment stability with our growing healthcare system
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Competitive total compensation package
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Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus eligibility
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Variety of health, dental, and vision plans
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Paid malpractice insurance
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Annual allowance
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Annual incentive
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Retirement plan with employer match
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Free parking
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Award winning wellness and provider concierge services
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Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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About MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
\nBy the Numbers
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229 licensed beds
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10,726 annual admissions
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51,743 Emergency Department visits
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572 physicians
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Flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
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Why MedStar Union Memorial?
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Regional specialty and teaching hospital
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Nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program
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Joint Commission-accredited hospital
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Primary Stroke Center
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Home to the internationally recognized Curtis National Hand Center
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Live & Work in Baltimore
\nEnjoy Baltimore's vibrant waterfront, historic neighborhoods, professional sports, award-winning dining, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.
\nQualifications
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Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (NCCPA certified) or AGACNP Nurse Practitioner program
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Current BLS and ACLS
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Board certified or board eligible
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Maryland licensure (or eligibility)
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Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology or Critical Care setting required.
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New graduates are not eligible for this position
\nThe hiring range for this position is $155,000 to $210,000 USD
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