APP - Critical Care

Opportunity:

NP;PA - Critical Care Medicine

Job Details:

• Manage approximately 10-15 critically ill 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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• Attending physicians are available for consultation and support as needed
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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 large, tertiary-care academic medical center serving as a regional referral hub for central Illinois. The facility supports a comprehensive range of critical care services, including neurocritical care, cardiovascular surgery, and transplant medicine. The institution operates a robust team-based care model with fellows, residents, and attending physicians working collaboratively alongside advanced practice providers to deliver high-quality care to complex, high-acuity patients.

Location:

Peoria, IL

Peoria is Illinois' second-largest metropolitan area, offering a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene, affordable cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Illinois River. The city combines the amenities of a larger urban center with the warmth and accessibility of a close-knit Midwestern community, making it an excellent place to live and work.