We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Dallas, Texas —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team of Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians and APPs with a diverse mix of ICU clinical practice time and pulmonary consultation at Texas Health Dallas.
• Work alongside our team of physicians and APPs to care for patients in the 24-bed medical and 12-bed surgical unit with cardio and cardiovascular patients. The hospital is a Level II trauma hospital and comprehensive stroke center. APPs also cover 1 LTAC and 1 rehab facility. This position is a mix of ICU patient care and pulmonary consultation.

Qualifications:

• Certified Physician Assistant
• Prior ICU APP practice experience with ICU procedure experience (thoracentesis, chest tubes, central lines, intubation)
• Authorized to work in the United States

Scheduling:

• 12-hour PRN nocturnist shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Rounding on pulmonary consult patients at the hospital, non-ICU patients, with occasional evaluation of patients that need transfer to the ICU, and some procedural skills. Rounding at LTAC and rehab facility caring for a mix of ICU and non-ICU patients, including long-term ventilation and trach patients.
• Rotate with two full-time APP colleagues on this rotation. Physicians available for questions & new consults
• The hospital census averages 12-15 patients with new consults daily. The LTAC census is 8-12, and the rehab census is 0-4. EMR is NextGen.

Living and Working in Dallas:

Located in north-central Texas, Dallas is less than four hours away from most North American cities, traveling by air from its two airports. The city boasts an average of 285 sunny days a year, which is used to its advantage, offering the largest Urban Arts District in the country, an internationally recognized skyline, and 26 different neighborhoods to explore, each with its own flair. Home to 21 Fortune 500 companies, the city is also home to five professional sports teams, numerous music and entertainment venues, theaters, the Dallas Symphony, and much more. Texas’ motto is “Friendship”, which perfectly describes the city’s welcoming personality.

Dallas Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Dallas and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: PRN shift-based compensation for shifts worked (12-hour shifts).
• Benefits:
  • Professional liability coverage, including full tail coverage