PA - Critical Care

Details

Client Name

Baylor University Medical Center

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Advanced Practice

Profession

PA

Specialty

Critical Care

Job ID

20283327

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Nights

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Order Details

Start Date

10 / 06 / 2025

Duration

Job Description

The PA Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. Inpatient Medicine providers work in a intensivist and critical care setting and manage patients by performing duties to include patient rounding, procedures, and hospital admissions and discharges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends and / or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols / policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness / condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and / or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions / problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and competency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Compensation based on experience

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

QUALIFICATIONS

Physician Assistants (PA)

ACLS (ACLS) : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Basic Life Support (BLS) : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Client Details

Address

3500 Gaston Ave

City

Dallas

State

TX

Zip Code

75246