APP - Critical Care Peoria, IL

Opportunity:

NP;PA - Critical Care Medicine

Job Details:

Seek experienced Critical Care APP to join a collaborative ICU team providing care across Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units
Manage approximately 10-15 patients per day in a high-acuity environment
Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
Perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements
Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
Provide care for neurocritical care patients including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans
Three APPs provide coverage across the Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units
Pulmonary patients are managed in a step-down setting with support from an on-site Pulmonary Fellow
Trauma and NICU residents are on-site with attending physicians available for consultation and support as needed
Prior Critical Care APP experience required with comfort managing high-acuity ICU patients and performing bedside procedures
Experience with neurocritical care, cardiovascular critical care, VADs, ECMO, and transplant patients preferred
Hands-on experience with ECMO and Impella support is required
Active state license required at time of presentation; IMLC not accepted

Facility:

This facility is a major academic medical center and regional referral destination serving central Illinois and surrounding communities. It operates a comprehensive range of specialty and subspecialty services, including advanced critical care, cardiovascular surgery, neurosciences, and transplant programs. The facility supports a robust team of attending physicians, fellows, and residents, fostering a highly collaborative and educational environment for advanced practice providers.

Location:

Peoria, IL

Peoria offers a welcoming Midwestern community along the Illinois River, combining affordable living with a vibrant arts, dining, and entertainment scene. As one of Illinois's largest cities, it provides a rich blend of cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community, making it an excellent place to live and work.