Transform patient care and the community as a DCH Regional Medical Center Physician Assistant

Our mission in Tuscaloosa is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs at DCH Regional Medical Center
• Work alongside a dedicated team that is actively involved in work groups such as practice guidelines, the code blue committee, and the ICU celebration of life committee.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible physician assistants.
• Prior ICU APP practice experience is required, with a preference for procedural skills. Not considering new graduates at this time.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• Full-Time night position. APP’s work 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM-7 AM with support of the night Intensivist (1 MD & 1 APP 7 PM-7 AM).
• PRN-per diem option available

Key Responsibilities:

• DCH is a 583-bed tertiary care center. We have excellent rapport with subspecialists as well as the ICU nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and palliative care teams. We have dedicated critical care pharmacists in both ICUs.
• Conduct evening rounds, handle new admissions, and perform ICU procedures.

Living and Working in Tuscaloosa

• Tuscaloosa is a welcoming community rich in history and home to the University of Alabama. While the city proudly supports the Crimson Tide, it offers much more, from a thriving economy and a population of nearly 200,000 to abundant outdoor recreation along the Black Warrior River and nearby lakes. Tuscaloosa features several nationally ranked golf courses, a cost of living 12% below the U.S. average, excellent schools, and a vibrant downtown with a lively music scene. Conveniently located less than an hour from Birmingham, residents also enjoy easy access to Atlanta, Nashville, and Gulf Coast beach communities.

Compensation:

• Rewarding compensation structure.