Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM)

About This Role

This Advanced Practice Professional (PA) role involves coordinating and managing the care of critically ill pediatric patients in an intensive care unit setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit setting
• Complete detailed history and physical examinations
• Collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic studies, and clinical studies
• Order tests and prescribe medications
• Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures
• Collaborate with attending physician/team and communicate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment
• Facilitate the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Participate in quality improvement projects

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA
• Certification by the NCCPA
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
• Current DEA registration
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
• At least 2 years pediatric ICU clinical experience within the last 4 years

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• At least 2 years pediatric ICU clinical experience within the last 4 years

Nice to Have

• Two years experience as a practicing Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in pediatric critical care
• At least 4 years practicing as an Advanced Practice Provider
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others
• Demonstrated excellent verbal & written communication, organization & problem-solving skills
• Self-directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment
• Committed to professional development, demonstrated through publishing, presenting, and committee work

Benefits

Certifications