Critical Care Unit (CCU) Physician Assistant - Dallas, Texas
Job at a glance
Job description
BC/BE certification is required. For NP candidates, critical care certification is mandatory, while alternate certifications are applicable for PAs.
Schedule:
- Ideal candidates can provide at least 4-6 shifts per 4-week block.
- Coverage includes days, evenings, nights, and weekends as part of a 24/7/365 model.
- Weekend, night, and holiday work is shared equally among team members.
- Current shift options include:
- 10-hour evenings (1300-2300)
- 12-hour days/nights (0700-1900, 1900-0700)
Specialty Skills and Procedures Required:
- Arterial line placement
- Central venous line placement
- Chest tube placement
- Endotracheal intubation
- Lumbar puncture
- PICC placement
Call Responsibilities:
In-house night call responsibilities are shared among team members who have completed orientation to nights.
Patient Load:
- PICU: 4-6 patients during the day.
- Night call includes all patients assigned to the team at checkout and any new admissions.
Technology:
- EMR: Epic
Interview Process:
- Name clear, candidate submission.
- Schedule a 30-minute virtual Teams interview.
- Confirmation of offer after the interview.
Credentialing Timeline:
- 90 days
Certifications Required:
- BLS, PALS, NPR
Candidates with appropriate licensure will be considered. A 13-week contract is preferred initially, with a possibility for a 26-week assignment on a case-by-case basis.
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