Critical Care CVICU APP

OverviewMedStar Health is seeking an experienced full-time Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. MedStar Washington Hospital Center, located in the heart of our nation’s capital, is a teaching hospital with over 900 beds, a Level I trauma center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, in the top 5% of cardiac surgery programs in the country and an ECMO referral center.ResponsibilitiesWork autonomously but collaboratively with intensive care physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to provide high quality and cost-effective care to patients in critical condition. The CVICU APP will primarily care for patients in cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure including mechanical circulatory devices, vascular surgery and medical cardiac patients.Perform history and physical examinations; establish appropriate medical diagnoses based on patient history, chart review, physical exam, lab testing, and radiographic itiate and manage appropriate therapeutic interventions for various pathologies including respiratory failure, heart failure, shock, acid-base disturbances and renal failure.Present patients on daily rounds with the ICU attending and multidisciplinary team; collaborate with all involved care teams including other consultants.Perform bedside procedures including insertion of central venous lines, non-tunneled dialysis catheters, arterial catheters, chest tubes, and municate between healthcare professionals to promote safe patient transition between shifts, services, and levels of care.Educate and supervise new graduate APPs and students where appropriate.Departmental opportunitiesWeekly didacticsMonthly journal clubAPP practice committeeCritical care morbidity & mortalityVarious process improvement projectsProtocol writing and revisionsRequirementsGraduation from an accredited physician assistant or acute care nurse practitioner programNCCPA (physician assistant) or AGACNP (nurse practitioner) certificationBLS and ACLS certifications1 or more years as an advanced practice provider in intensive careBenefitsCompetitive salary, retirement contribution matching, generous paid time off allotment, CME/licensing/credentialing reimbursementFor immediate consideration, please send CV to #LI-DS1#DOX-7This position has a hiring range of $117,000 - $180,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17