Critical Care Career
Critical Care Physician Assistant (Nocturnist)
Allen, Texas
Expertise. Teamwork. Purpose.
In critical care, APPs are essential to delivering high-acuity, evidence-based care when it matters most. You bring advanced clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to complex ICU environments—ensuring timely interventions and seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
As part of the largest Critical Care organization in the U.S., you are supported by a national infrastructure and a collaborative culture that values your expertise. Whether practicing on-site or through Tele-ICU, you are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of critically ill patients.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Experienced
- Shift: Night
- Travel: No
Critical Care Physician Assistant (Nocturnist)
Allen, Texas
Job ID:
JOB-001286
Category:
Critical Care
Redefine excellence in your career as an ICU Nocturnal Physician Assistant in Allen, Texas at Texas Health Presbyterian Allen
At Texas Health Plano, we strive to deliver “better” to our community-better care, better collaboration, and a heartfelt dedication to those we serve. If you’re seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection, let’s start a conversation.
We are hiring for a full-time nocturnist position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
Local Team Collaboration:
- We take pride in our well-established team at Texas Health Allen. Day Intensivist coverage with night 12-hour Advanced Practice Provider coverage.
- Provide care to patients in the 8-bed, closed ICU.
Qualifications:
- Board certified physician assistant with unrestricted license.
- Prior ICU APP practice time- minimum of 2-years post training ICU practice including performing ICU procedures.
- Licensed to practice in Texas.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- 15, 12-hour night shifts per month, block shift scheduling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, comprehensive care to medical / surgical / cardiac / ICU patients.
- Demonstrate autonomous care within an ICU setting with support from a full complement of medical subspecialists; demonstrate ability to work autonomously and multitask within the critical care team.
- Commit to excellence in the clinical service and demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary to best serve our patients.
- Must provide evidence of procedural competence with the following procedures: central lines, arterial lines, intubations and chest tubes.
- EMR is Epic.
Living and working in Allen:
- Allen, Texas is a northern suburb of Dallas and a destination hub for young professionals and families. The public schools in Allen are highly ranked, making it a desired area for families. Allen is within easy commuting distance of Dallas, Frisco and Plano.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Allen is a short-term acute care hospital established in 2000. Texas Health Allen meets the needs of the Allen community by providing advanced care orthopedics, back and spine, cardiology and sports medicine.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive, salary based compensation based on 15, 12-hour shifts per month.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with matching contributions after 12 months of employment, paid malpractice, including tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.
Cathy Harbert, Director, Clinical Recruitment | charbert@soundphysicians.com | (330) 418-2226
Our values in action
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Uncompromising Care:
You deliver precise, patient-centered care in high-stakes moments. We support you with systems that respect your autonomy and elevate your impact because excellence is essential in every decision.
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Collaboration:
You are part of a deeply connected team of APPs and intensivists who work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and multidisciplinary coordination.
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Accountability:
You lead with confidence, owning your role in the ICU, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across diverse and complex care environments.
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Ingenuity & Empathy:
You bring thoughtful solutions and steady leadership to critical situations, balancing clinical precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.
Career Path
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Trainee
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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Specialty Leadership
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Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
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Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
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Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
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Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.
Hear from our team
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“At Sound, we don’t just hire APPs—we invest in them. From structured onboarding to ongoing collaboration with central services, we make sure our APPs have the foundation to thrive.”
APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer -
“I am versatile in practice and able to adjust to different situations and roles - whether it's meeting patient needs, supporting families, or stepping into leadership.”
Dellyn Matthew, AGACNP-BC,
CC APP Lead
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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