Critical Care Career
Critical Care Physician Assistant
Austin, 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
Austin, Texas
Job ID:
JOB-001291
Category:
Critical Care
Transform patient care and community as a Nocturnal Critical Care Physician Assistant in Austin, TX
Our mission in Austin is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our established team at Heart Hospital of Austin.
- Heart Hospital of Austin is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs in the world. Our hospital has been named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital in the nation by IBM Watson Health for 12 years running. Additionally, for four consecutive years, Healthgrades has awarded St. David’s Medical Center (which includes Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital) the America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award.
- 14-bed CVICU with mostly cardiac critically ill patients, although we do have general ICU cases. We have an advanced heart failure program with a growing ECMO and LVAD services.
- Excellent team culture and collaboration with consultants and ancillary staff. Extremely manageable workload. Typically 1-2 admissions overnight.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Active Physician Assistant license or eligible to become licensed in Texas.
- Must be proficient in performing ICU procedures (intubations, arterial lines, and central lines).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Block schedule.
- Advanced Practice Providers work 15-night shifts per month on average. We work together to make a monthly schedule that we can all agree upon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing care to patients in the ICU.
- Admit patients to the ICU and perform procedures.
Living and Working in Austin:
- Named the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has a plethora of music venues and local bands to entertain endless crowds. The metro area is home to banner music festivals like Austin City Limits, a two-weekend-long fall event featuring major headliners and lesser-known acts, as well as South by Southwest.
- Those who are looking for a great dining experience will enjoy Austin’s bustling culinary scene, featuring an endless array of BBQ and food trucks, as well as fine dining restaurants.
- Outdoor amenities are endless – spend the day on Town Lake, or cool off Located inside off at Barton Springs is a natural pool fed by underwater springs. A booming job market and excellent schools make Austin a wonderful place for families.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with matching contributions, and paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809
Our values in action
-
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.
-
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.
-
Accountability:
You lead with confidence, owning your role in the ICU, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across diverse and complex care environments.
-
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
-
Trainee
-
Practicing
-
Single-site Leadership
-
Multi-site Leadership
-
Specialty Leadership
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
“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
-
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
-
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
-
Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
-
Short & Long-Term Disability
-
401K with company match
-
Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
-
CME Reimbursement
-
Mental Health Counseling
-
Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
Critical Care
Deliver life‑saving care in 21+ states, where we manage 80+ ICUs supported by highly collaborative, expert teams.
Indicates Sound Physicians Locations
Related Content
-
Dedicated ICU management: Navigating the transition
From tele-ICU support to board-certified intensivists, see how Sound is redefining critical care leadership.
-
What makes a great ICU? Just ask our intensivists.
Hospitals need more than talented intensivists—they need a cohesive ICU program. See how Sound is setting the standard for critical care excellence.
-
Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Roderick Fontenette
Discover how Dr. Roderick Fontenette’s years in the U.S. Air Force shaped the calm, confident leadership he’s known for today as Program Medical Director in the ICU at Adventist Health St. Helena.
