Critical Care Physician Assistant
Enhance your career by joining us as a Nocturnal ICU Physician Assistant
Our mission in Bridgeton, Missouri, 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.
We are hiring for a Nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider 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.
People First in Bridgeton
Local Team Collaboration:
- We take pride in our established team at SSM Health DePaul Hospital providing 24/7 care to patients in the 20-bed medical and 18-bed surgical ICU.
- Our team is comprised of practicing Intensivist physicians and Advanced Practice Providers with a diverse mix of ICU clinical practice time
- Within the hospital, our team works closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively care for patients
Qualifications:
- Board-certified acute care trained Physician Assistant with unrestricted license
- Prior ICU APP practice experience – minimum of 2-3 years post-training ICU practice time
- Ability to independently assess, examine, and provide care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including demonstrating procedural competency
- Ability to work as a team member
- A Missouri state license is preferred
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Scheduling:
- 12, 12-hour night shifts per month, block shift scheduling, generally 4-5 day stretches.
- The schedule is managed as equitably as possible, providing APPs with a great work/life balance
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, comprehensive care to medical/surgical/cardiac / neuro and cardiovascular ICU patients
- Present and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU
- 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 the Saint Louis area:
- Bridgeton is a second-ring suburb located in Northwestern Saint Louis and is ranked as one of the best places to live in Saint Louis. The bucolic suburban community offers a great mix of shopping, restaurants, and community parks. Bridgeton public schools are ranked above average. It is a welcoming suburb of the Saint Louis are,a conveniently located near local and international transportation hubs. The community offers a diverse array of housing options in the immediate area as well as throughout the metro Saint Louis area. New construction and historic homes abound, in addition to community-style living. Saint Louis offers a rich history and cultural diversity for individuals and families of all backgrounds.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Bridgeton Centered Care:
Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Bridgeton and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive salary-based compensation
- Annual quality bonus incentive opportunity
- Commencement bonus
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401 (k) with matching contributions after 12 months of employment
- Paid malpractice, including full tail coverage
- Annual CME allowance
