Critical Care Physician Assistant - Critical Care/Intensive Care

Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Critical Care Physician AssistantTransform patient care and community as a Nocturnal Critical Care Physician Assistant in Austin, TX!

Our mission in Austin is to provide "better" in every sense-better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk.

We are hiring for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts.

People First in Austin

Local Team Collaboration:

* St David's North Austin Medical Center is a 440-bed acute care facility and level IV trauma center with excellent women's health services, a heart and vascular center, neurology and neurosurgery programs, and a kidney transplant program. Roughly 1/3 of all deliveries in Austin happen at our hospital.
* We have one Intensivist during the day with one APP overnight providing care in a 24-bed Med/Surg ICU (7 PM-7 AM). The Intensivist is available telephonically and can/will return to the ICU if needed. Our ICU population is primarily medical, although we get some post-op surgery.
* The APP averages 1-2 admissions overnight, plus procedures. We respond to codes along with the ER Physician. We do not participate in rapid response. This is a collegial team to work with and we have excellent rapport with the Hospitalist, ER Team, and specialists.

Qualifications:

* Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Active Physician Assistant license or eligible to become licensed in Texas.
* Must be proficient in performing ICU procedures (arterial lines and central lines)
* 2 years of ICU experience in the scope of a PA-C

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Scheduling:

* 7 on 7 off schedule, but can be flexible to meet team members' needs

Key Responsibilities:

* Providing care to patients in the ICU.
* Admit patients to the ICU and perform procedures

Living and Working in Austin:

* Named the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has a plethora of music venues and local bands to entertain endless crowds. The metro area is home to banner music festivals like Austin City Limits, a two-weekend-long fall event featuring major headliners and lesser-known acts, as well as South by Southwest. Those who are looking for a great dining experience will enjoy Austin's bustling culinary scene, featuring an endless array of BBQ and food trucks, as well as fine dining restaurants. Outdoor amenities are endless - spend the day on Town Lake, or cool off Located inside off at Barton Springs is a natural pool fed by underwater springs. A booming job market and excellent schools make Austin a wonderful place for families.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Austin-Centered Care:

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Austin and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits:

* Competitive salary
* Benefits:
* Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
* 401k with matching contributions.
* Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.



Tagged as: Physician Assistant

Keywords: Sound Physicians, Austin , Critical Care Physician Assistant - Critical Care/Intensive Care, Healthcare , Austin, Texas