Physician Assistant: Critical Care & Mechanical Circulatory Support | UT Health East Texas | 90 mi from Dallas

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work in the inpatient-only setting and have experience in critical care, Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and mechanical circulatory support and expertise managing patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Trauma, and Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) settings. You will enjoy being part of a team committed to providing high quality care to those requiring advance cardiac and respiratory support modalities.

About your Work:

·         14 shifts/month

·         12 hour rotating shifts (7a-7p or 7p to 7a)

·         Up to 12 patients/shift

·         No Call Requirement-(open for discussion depending on candidate interest)

·         Cover and Round on all ECLS and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patients providing high-quality, evidence-based care in UT Health Tyler's 58-bed ICU- across the CVICU, trauma, and MICU settings. This includes performing comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating patient responses to therapy.

·         Demonstrate proficiency in the management of patients requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and other mechanical circulatory support devices.

·         Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff, residents, fellows, and other APPs regarding critical care principles, ECLS/ECLS management, and mechanical circulatory support. Facilitate educational sessions and contribute to the development of protocols and guidelines.

·         Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, optimizing clinical outcomes, and improving care delivery processes

·         Contribute to research projects, scholarly activities, and evidence-based practice initiatives within the institution.

·         Utilize Epic EMR

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current state licensure and certification as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).
•  Board certification in Acute Care, Critical Care, or relevant specialty
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience in critical care, with a focus on ECLS and mechanical circulatory support

Recruitment Package may include:

·         Base salary

·         CME/CEU Allowance

·         Sign-on bonus

·         Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans

·         Relocation allowance

·         Paid malpractice coverage

·         Health benefits + Retirement plan

·         Marketing + practice growth assistance

About the Hospital:
UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, featuring institutes, centers of excellence and programs that serve hundreds of thousands annually. With 502 licensed beds, 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, UT Health Tyler specializes in advanced acute care medicine. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 50 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility. In 2024, we also added six Urgent Care clinics to our network. Our team includes nearly 400 employed providers and more than 7,000 team members.

About Your Community:
Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.