Critical Care Career

Critical Care Physician Assistant

Spokane, Washington

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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: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001156

Category:

Critical Care

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Critical Care Physician Assistant in Spokane, WA

Our mission in Spokane 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:

We are one team of 10 intensivists and 8 APP’s that works across two hospitals: Providence Sacred Heart & Providence Holy Family.
Sacred Heart Medical Center is a 628-bed level II trauma center, teaching hospital, and tertiary referral center. We have a 26-bed med/surg ICU and a 28 bed CVICU with MCS, ECMO, and LVAD.
EMR: EPIC.
Phenomenal team culture and leadership.

Qualifications:

Board-certified Physician Assistant.
2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU (with procedure logs).
Active Washington license and DEA preferred.
A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting. In this role you will care for a variety of complex critically ill patients and perform bedside ICU procedures.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Day shifts are 5am-5am and 6am-6pm (block schedule). We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring team members achieve an outstanding work/family life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

We care for medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac ICU patients. We see diverse cases and high acuity, an ideal environment for those looking to care for all types of critically ill patients and perform ICU procedures.
Manage mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
The APP works collaboratively with daytime intensivists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, consultants, and hospitalist team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care services.

Living and Working in Spokane:

We are a tight-knit group and share a love for the great outdoors.
Spokane is a vibrant destination city immersed in natural beauty. Numerous glistening lakes dot the area that averages 260 days of sunshine a year. From skiing to whitewater rafting to biking or hiking through the countless nature preserves, Spokane offers year-round abundant outdoor adventure for the outdoor enthusiast with metro amenities. No State income tax!

Rewards and Compensation:

Competitive salary of $182,624.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809

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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