Critical Care Physician Assistant - Nocturnist

About the Job

Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Nocturnist

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center | Olney, Maryland

MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, Maryland, a charming suburban community in Montgomery County just north of Washington, D.C. Practice in a 12-bed Medical/Surgical ICU caring for critically ill medical and surgical patients while enjoying a high degree of clinical autonomy, strong physician collaboration, and the support of MedStar Health's nationally recognized healthcare system. Dedicated Nocturnists receive a generous adjustor with the flexibility to apply it toward either their base annual salary or annual clinical target.

Position Highlights

• 12-bed mixed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• 574 annual ICU admissions
• 5,554 annual inpatient admissions
• Nocturnist
• Typical daily ICU census of 8–10 patients managed by a three-provider team
• Collaborative team of 5 physicians and 5 APPs supporting ICU coverage
• Care for critically ill medical and surgical patients
• Lead Code Blue responses and participate in Rapid Response Team activations
• Evaluate and manage unstable patients throughout the hospital who may require ICU-level care
• Perform procedures and practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy within a collaborative team environment

As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect

• Unparalleled employment stability
• Competitive compensation package
• Nocturnist adjuster
• Variety of health coverage plans, plus dental and vision coverage
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Annual CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Award winning wellness center and provider concierge services
• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant program
• Current AGACNP or NCCPA certification
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• At least 1 year of acute care APP experience required

About MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is a Magnet®-recognized, nonprofit community teaching hospital in Olney, Maryland, and part of MedStar Health, the region's largest healthcare system. For more than 100 years, the hospital has served Montgomery County and surrounding communities with advanced specialty services, personalized care, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Hospital Highlights

• 104-bed community teaching hospital
• Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence
• More than 5,500 annual inpatient admissions
• Advanced specialty services including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, women's health, and emergency medicine
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on quality and innovation

This position has a hiring range of

USD $125,000.00 - USD $234,000.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.