Critical Care Lead Advanced Practice Clinician in Worcester, MA

Company:TeamHealth

Professions/Specialties:General Nurse Practitioner,General Physician Assistant

Location:Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

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Job Description

TeamHealth cultivates leaders to guide their teams toward goals like client retention and patient satisfaction, as well as the ultimate goal - high-quality patient care. The critical care lead is an advanced practice provider (APP) responsible for delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU or other acute care settings. This leadership role also includes oversight of nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) activities within the critical care team, coordination with multidisciplinary clinicians, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring evidence-based practice standards. The lead APC will serve as a clinical expert, mentor, and liaison for nursing and medical staff.

Clinical Care

Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists and the interdisciplinary team
Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, order labs and imaging, and prescribe medications
Execute and manage invasive procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, intubation (if credentialed), and chest tube placement, as appropriate
Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and develop care plans for ICU patients
Respond to emergencies and rapid response calls as needed

Leadership and Oversight

Lead, mentor, and support the nurse practitioner team in the critical care unit
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of APCs
Collaborate with leadership to develop APC practice protocols and policies
Serve as a liaison between APCs, nursing, physicians, and administrative staff
Champion evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives within the ICU

Education and Training

Provide training, preceptorship, and ongoing education for APCs, nurses, and other staff
Promote professional development and continuing education among team members
Maintain own clinical competencies and certifications in critical care

Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $75 to $90 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives.

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- Competitive salary and leadership stipend
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and free virtual CME
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development

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About TeamHealth Saint Vincent Hospital

At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect the practice of medicine, every day, in everything we do. We are proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S., driven by our commitment to quality and safety and supported by our world-class operating team. To improve the experience of our physicians and advanced practice clinicians, we empower them to act on what they believe is right, free clinicians from distractions so they can focus on patient care, invest in learning and development to promote growth in the clinical field and foster an environment where continuous improvement is a shared priority.

Community Information - Worcester, MA

Worcester in Brief
The "City of Seven Hills" and "Heart of the Commonwealth" is located in central Massachusetts about 45 miles west of Boston. The third largest city in New England, Worcester has a vast and interesting history and culture and a rich ethnic texture. It offers to warmth of a small town and the convenience of a thriving city.

The Worcester File

Education. The Worcester Public Schools are one of the finest urban school systems in New England.
Real Estate. Worcester's housing market offers everything from luxury estates on wooded lots to more affordable homes and townhouses.
Family. Worcester has one of the lowest serious crime rates in the U.S. for cities of 100,000 or more, and it's been named an All-American City a record five times.
Culture. Worcester boasts several noteworthy libraries and museums as well as a number of performing arts centers and arenas; it's home to the oldest music festival in the U.S.
Recreation. Worcester residents enjoy recreational opportunities of all types, including hiking, camping, golf, skiing, paintball, whitewater rafting and more.
Weather. Worcester experiences a continental climate; the weather can change quickly. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold, windy and snowy.

Worcester Fun Fact
Worcester played an important role in the political development of the U.S., being home to pamphleteer Isaiah Thomas, whose words helped unite opposition to the British.