APP - Critical Care

Opportunity:

NP;PA - Critical Care Medicine

Job Details:

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

Facility:

This is a major academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center serving central Illinois and beyond. The facility features a comprehensive ICU program with dedicated Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units supported by a robust team of attending physicians, fellows, and residents. The organization is recognized for its advanced cardiovascular and neurocritical care programs, including heart transplant services and ECMO capabilities, making it a leading destination for high-acuity patient care in the region.

Location:

Peoria, IL

Peoria is Illinois' second-largest metropolitan area, offering a vibrant blend of cultural amenities, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation along the scenic Illinois River. The city provides an affordable cost of living combined with the conveniences of a mid-sized city, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking a well-rounded lifestyle.