Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant

Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant

A reputable academic center is seeking Pediatric Physician Assistants for their PICUs located in Plano and Dallas, Texas. The hospitals are undergoing massive growth with new towers and internal expansions of existing PICUs. Join an excellent culture where Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are allowed to work independently and are treated with respect.

Job Description

• All shifts are 12 hours with variable schedules.
• Superb team dynamics.
• Lucrative academic benefits and competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to assess, diagnose, treat, educate, consult, and conduct care coordination as a first-line provider to Trauma, Neurosurgery, Solid Organ Transplant, Medical, Surgical, and ECMO patients and their families.

Requirements

• Acute Care Certification.
• One year of pediatric experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in PICU, ICU, or ER preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Community Overview

Home to more than 7 million people, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is a perfect place to call home. With access to plenty of local lakes, parks, and trails for outdoor recreation and a thriving arts and culture scene, you'll never run out of things to do!

• Ranked as one of the most diverse cities and best places to live in America, Dallas is full of good jobs, vibrant culture, and affordable homes.
• No state income tax in Texas.
• Some of the top public and private schools in the state and prestigious local universities.
• Renowned attractions, including the Deep Ellum entertainment district and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
• Home to professional sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Dallas Mavericks.
• Convenient access to a local international airport.

Facility Location

Minutes north of downtown Dallas, Plano residents enjoy a short drive to big-city attractions, nightlife, sports, museums, and entertainment. But there’s a lot to do in Plano too; the Interurban Railway Museum is a popular attraction, and a multitude of restaurants is sure to satisfy nearly every palate. Home to 15 Fortune-500 companies, Plano is one of the most prosperous cities in the United States.