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Dartmouth Health

Physician Assistant, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, New Hampshire, us, 03756

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Physician Assistant, Surgical Intensive Care Unit Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH The

Department of Surgery

at

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is seeking to hire an experienced advanced practice provider (PA) to join the

Surgical Intensive Care Unit . The APP will be dedicated to inpatient care in the SICU, which includes trauma, general surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, and other surgical sub-specialties. The APP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and other specialists. The role requires a willingness to work in a collaborative environment and a strong interest in critically ill surgical patient care. This position offers a high degree of autonomy in patient management. The APP will supervise a team, including medical residents and potentially medical students, APP residents, and students, working alongside attending physicians. The APP will be trained to perform invasive procedures such as intubation, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, central line placement, and arterial line placement, with supervision of other staff performing these procedures. Collaboration with senior residents and critical care fellows is essential. Excellent communication skills are a must, as patients are co-managed by surgical subspecialty teams. Additional opportunities include didactic education, quality improvement projects, journal clubs, and research. Experience in Critical Care is required; completion of a Critical Care residency is preferred. This is a

full-time, salaried position with benefits . The schedule includes day and night shifts with rotating weekend coverage. A faculty appointment at the level of Instructor through

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

will be requested. Dartmouth Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, retirement plan, and CME allowance. The

Dartmouth Health system

spans New Hampshire and Vermont, offering a quintessential New England experience. The area combines history, industry, and natural beauty, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the US. The system includes Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Health, four hospitals, and 30 clinics. Proximity to Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski areas provides many professional and personal opportunities. Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited PA academic program Certification through the NCCPA Required Licensure/Certifications

Eligible for PA licensure in NH Eligible for Federal DEA Registration BLS certification ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP as appropriate Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Contact Information Please click Apply!

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