Summary

The Saint Louis VA Healthcare System is looking for highly qualified applicants to fill a position with Surgical Service as a Physician Assistant (Surgical Critical Care).

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Physician Assistant will be fully qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and as assigned administrative roles in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility to participate in the clinical and administrative duties related to the patients in the SICU
• The Physician Assistant duties include: The primary focus of clinical practice is for health care to veterans assigned to the SICU
• Advanced assessment and diagnosis - conducting thorough patient evaluations - interpreting complex clinical data and making diagnoses for critically ill patients
• Therapeutic interventions: initiating and managing complex treatments like ventilator management - hemodynamic monitoring - vasopressor administration - and advance life support measures
• Facilitates care of surgical patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff
• Medication management: Prescribing and adjusting medication based on critical care needs - including high-risk medication and infusions
• Ordering and interpreting advanced diagnostic tests like arterial blood gases - central venous pressure monitoring - intracranial pressure monitoring - and advance imaging studies
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals: Consulting with specialists like pulmonologists - cardiologists - surgeons - anesthesia - neurologists - nephrologists to optimize patient care
• Patient and family education: Providing comprehensive information and support to critically ill patients and their families regarding complex medical conditions and treatment options
• Performs complex procedures independently - within scope & privileges
• Assist with clinical aspects of care to the patients of the sub-specialty departments
• The Advanced Practice Provider has the authority to order all tests and procedures necessary to evaluate and care for these patients
• These evaluations and orders will fall within the policies and guidelines of the VAMC
• Initiates/accepts referrals to and from the operating room - VA facilities/clinics/wards and/or community agencies
• Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients
• Coordinate intake and egress (transfers) of patients through SICU
• Assist other Advanced Practice Providers and Physicians assigned to the Surgical Service - as needed
• Other clinical duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service and Medical Director of the SICU
• Administrative: Attend committee meetings and process action teams to represent the Surgical Service at the discretion of the Chief of Surgical Services
• Facilitate response/actions to patient inquires to care and treatment received by the Surgical service
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service and Medical Director of the SICU
• Work Schedule: Rotating Tour Days/evenings/Weekends or at the needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.