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OverviewCHI Memorial HospitalCHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyHealth/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity TheftAdoption AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramIf you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!ResponsibilitiesAlongside physicians, critical care physician assistants will provide on-site coverage in an ICU setting delivering some of the highest acuity care in the southeast, treating patients with acute coronary syndromes, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), complications of advanced malignancy, septic shock, end stage renal disease, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and complications of high risk general surgery. Our critical care service provides comprehensive life support services including invasive mechanical ventilation, hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and temporary mechanical circulatory support including ECMO and percutaneous VADs.Essential Job Responsibilities
Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the direct supervision of the patient’s physician.
Assists with the formulation and implementation of a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the on-site intensivist.
Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, health status, and medical problems.
Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations.
Educates patients on health habits, behavior management, and need for follow-up assessments/treatments.
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Communicates necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
In collaboration with physicians, arranges for consultations to other medical professionals.
Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status and service needs.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols.
In collaboration with the patient's physician, conducts and/or participates in advanced care planning discussions.
Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and other trainees in practices and procedures relevant to the physician assistant’s responsibilities.
Works with management to formulate plans for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Actively participates in organizational health services committees.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Completion of an accredited physician assistant program.
Currently certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensed as appropriate in the state of Tennessee.
Prior ICU experience is preferred.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
NPI and DEA eligible.
Pay Range$60.12 - $70.29 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
