Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)

JOB SUMMARY:

This Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) position in the CTICU is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of an ICU-credentialed physician. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Credentialed in Med Staff with critical-care-defined competencies/procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in a Physician Assistant Program

Current PA licensure in California

BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)

Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission

Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA: DEA Controlled Substance II, IIn, III, IIIn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; If employee required to have DEA, Employee will request Medical Staff Privileges via the Med Staff Privilege form and will go through the AHP Med staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5 privileges. Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office.

Medicare Billing number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than by 3 months of employment

Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NRP Advanced Provider (AAP)

2 years of experience as CTICU Physician Assistant

2 years of experience in a direct clinical care position within specialty area if no CTICU PA experience

The current salary range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.