Acute Care PA

Description

Specialization : Acute Care

Job Summary :

ICC Healthcare (Intensive Care Consortium) is seeking an experienced nocturnist acute care physician assistant to join TriStar Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Qualified Candidates :

• Acute care certified Physician Assistant
• TN License or ability to obtain
• ICU clinical experience required
• APP providers must be proficient with and credentialed to perform routine Critical Care procedures including central and arterial line placement, intubations, and management of mechanical ventilation.
• Experience and comfort with acute resuscitation and emergent decision making for covering house wide Code Blues
• Ability to work Full Time
• Nights Only, 7p-7a
• 12-hour shifts covering 24 ICU Beds : 12 MICU & 12 SICU
• Average Daily Census : 12- 16 ICU patients, plus overnight admissions
• 1 APP in house at night with Physician on call for backup and support

Incentive / Benefits Package :

About ICC Healthcare :

About TriStar Parkridge Medical Center :

Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most breathtaking, technologically progressive and recreationally attractive cities anywhere.  There is a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions awaiting. Known as the Scenic City of the South, Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in the state, located in SE TN at the junction of TN, GA and AL. Located in Hamilton County, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city that combines the best of large and small. Residents enjoy the friendly atmosphere, moderate housing costs, and easy commuting typically associated with smaller communities. At the same time, Chattanooga's cultural and recreational opportunities rival those in much larger metropolitan areas.