To our prospective teammates,

I am the medical director for Kaweah Health located in Visalia, CA. I have been a part of Sound Critical Care for five years and have been a part of Kaweah for almost four years (some experience before sound and now with the privilege to be the medical director). I am very proud of the critical care practice we are building. We are excited to have the opportunity to hire critical care NPs and PAs. I want to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider options:

People

• We are a closely-knit, established team of 10 physicians and soon enough, 2 advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Our team is involved with numerous work groups including practice guidelines, code blue committee, and ICU celebration of life committee.
• Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sierra National Forrest. Visalia enjoys a year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. We boast an overall low cost of living and exceptional schools making Visalia an excellent place to call home.

Practice

• Kaweah is a 600-bed level III trauma center and a stroke center with 400 inpatient beds. We provide care in a 21-bed MICU, 20-bed CVICU, and 42-bed ICCU.
• At night an APP will cover the ICCU with tele-ICU physician support for staffing patients. An intensivist will cover the MICU and CVICU overnight. The In-house intensivist is always available for emergencies and support.
• The ICCU is an extension of the MICU. In the ICCU we have insulin drips, low-dose pressors, BiPAP, trach, and vented patients. APP has support via Tele-ICU MD but will work independently managing critically ill patients and performing ICU procedures (central lines, hemodialysis lines, and intubations).
• The salary range for APPs working 15 nights per month is $263,520. There are options for full-time commitments for 10 – 15 night shifts per month. Salary will vary depending on shift commitment.
• We offer relocation assistance and a commencement bonus.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• We value and support growth and development in our critical care practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and support involvement and contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the hospital.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Jeff Javed, MD,
Kaweah Health | ICU Program Medical Director

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