Physician Assistant Intensivist Hospitalist
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Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Advanced Practice Nursing
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
The posted compensation range of $57.24 - $78.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
As a Physician Assistant, Intensivist-Hospitalist at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, you will contribute to the fulfillment of our Mission and Vision and strategic initiatives by providing medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising Hospital Based Medicine physician.
Every day, you will provide a comprehensive assessment and examination of the patient's medical, physical, and psychological status. You will develop medical care plans, implement and manage a treatment plan, periodically assess the patient's medical needs, and provide patient education and counseling. This involves meticulous clinical assessment, critical decision-making in high-acuity settings, and compassionate patient and family engagement to ensure holistic and effective care for hospitalized patients.
To be successful in your role, you will strategically contribute to the fulfillment of our mission and vision by providing comprehensive medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising Hospital Based Medicine physician. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in assessing patient status, developing and managing care plans, and providing patient education, thereby ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the strategic initiatives of the organization.
- Transfer service - Management of transfer calls, triage of critical care needs, check/confirm availability of critical care services and communicate with the appropriate critical care teams regarding the best care for patients on arrival.
- Admission - Upon arrival, serve as the primary admitters for all patients, including critical care. (*with the exception of CVICU) See patients upon arrival, initiate care for all patients, including critical care, from our Emergency Department or transferred from an outside hospital.
- Inpatient care - In addition to new patients, our APP team provides coverage on all patients, including ICU, and are present at bedside for any decompensation or patient issues. Depending on the shift, they are in house overnight to cover all patients. They offer excellent healthcare services to critically ill patients to ensure that they are stable and recovering. They provide triage for floor inpatients that have had a change in status necessitating a higher level of care, such as transfer to ICU. They provide critical care during the crucial time from acute decompensation to unit transfer and facilitate the required work for this continued care.
- Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration with the health care team to ensure optimal care while in the hospital and upon discharge.
Job Requirements
- Current PA licensure in Arkansas
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
Where You'll Work
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.
- Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b)
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We offer opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers in a variety of settings, from community facilities to nationally recognized centers of excellence. In every CommonSpirit location, you’ll find a supportive, collegial environment and staff who are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and advancing the practice of humankindness.
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– Gary Greensweig, DO, SVP Chief Physician Executive
Success Profile
What makes a successful Physician Assistant Intensivist Hospitalist at CHI St. Vincent Health?
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Balanced
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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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