Pediatric Physician Assistant (Per Diem)

Overview

——Per Diem—— Pediatric CICU APP (NP or PA) sought for growing San Antonio, TX - Apply Today!

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking per diem CICU APP (NP or PA) providers to join the growing team at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, TX, ideally with experience in CICU or Congenital Heart, though PICU with cardiac post-op experience will also be considered.

The Methodist Children’s Heart Institute takes a collaborative, patient-centric approach to care delivery and walks alongside patients and families on their treatment journey. The program leverages support from the Methodist Health System, the leading adult cardiac program in San Antonio, and HCA, as a member of a 4-program national pediatric congenital heart network.

About the CICU:

• Dedicated PCICU: Care is directed by CICU team with 24/7 coverage. - Clinical role with focus on direct patient care. The team is comprised of attending physicians and advanced practice providers.

• Universal stay unit with collaborative care amongst the MCHI team including Cardiology and Congenital Heart Surgery.

• Full complexity congenital heart program and is supported by dedicated clinical and administrative leads, as well as dedicated patient navigator and social worker.

• Hospital has full complement of subspecialty services, including ECMO, CRRT, TPE

About San Antonio:

• 7th largest city in the US with 1.5 million people, the city has diversity and a reasonable cost of living

• Easy access to outdoor activities, parks, extensive protected trail system and the San Antonio Riverwalk - a 15-mile stone path in the heart of the city

• Diverse cuisine and culture: Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in November 2017, only the second city in the U.S. to receive the designation and home to one of three Culinary Institute of America campuses

• Family oriented with good public, private and bilingual school options

Qualifications

• TX medical license or active IMLC license, preferred
• Current APRN national specialty certification required
• Minimum of a master’s degree and 1 year post-grad clinical experience required
• Recent CICU NP experience preferred (within the past 12 months)

Benefits and Compensation

Pediatrix does cover your travel expenses (round trip flight/rental car or mileage and lodging) for those who reside outside a commutable distance from the practice.

We also cover your malpractice insurance for this W-2 per diem position.

—Our benefits include for Per Diem members:

• Employee Assistance

PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO

Holidays: Per Diem team members are not eligible for company holidays.

Other compensation: Per Diem team members are not eligible for other compensation.

This job posting will remain open, and we will continue to accept applications until an offer has been extended and accepted.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Pediatrix Medical Group

Joining the Pediatrix® family means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team of patient-centered physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business, and operational experts. Pediatrix® offers full-time and part-time opportunities in a variety of communities and practice settings. What do we provide that helps ensure your success? Along with total rewards packages customized to your needs, opportunities for professional development, clinician mental health and well-being support, you will have the support of local, regional and national leadership, no-cost CME and CNE, education on clinical best practices, and robust clinical research opportunities. We are proud to foster a collegial environment, where we work together every day to take great care of the patient®.