Lead Advanced Practice Provider Intensivist KMH

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Varied based on ICU Schedule

Summary:

The Lead APP Intensivist is a healthcare provider who, working with the interdisciplinary health team, within his/her scope of practice is responsible for providing comprehensive care to ICU patients and patients with urgent needs in the hospital. This multifaceted role includes direct patient care, education, consultation, and research. The Lead APP will be granted associated privileges by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.

Working under the supervision of the Intensivist Program Medical Director, the Lead APP Intensivist will provide clinical care to critical patients. The job duties will also include providing emergent care and care upon request in the absence of the attending physician throughout the hospital. The Lead APP/Intensivist will utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage all aspects of care, including ordering of diagnostic and the implementation of therapeutic procedures. He/she will communicate clinical issues to the attending physician on the team, submit orders according to standardized procedures/protocols, coordinate and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in collaboration with the Intensivist physician. The Lead APP Intensivist will interact with interdisciplinary departments to coordinate services. The Lead APP Intensivist will work collaboratively with members of the Medicine Department to ensure that continuity of care is maintained between inpatient care and referring physicians. The Lead APP Intensivist will support/educate clinical nursing staff regarding patient goals and treatment strategies. The Lead APP Intensivist is additionally responsible for creating and managing the mid-level surgical support service.

Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School for Physician Assistants required.
• Maintenance of certification required
• Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff Office required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• FCCS certification through the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Experience Requirements:

• Previous Clinical practice experience required
• CPR certified

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills