Opportunity:
NP;PA - Critical Care Medicine
Job Details:
- Seeking an experienced Critical Care APP to join a collaborative ICU team providing care across Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units
- Manage approximately 10-15 patients per day in a high-acuity environment
- Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
- Perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements
- Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
- Provide care for neurocritical care patients including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
- Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans
- Three APPs provide coverage across the Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units
- Pulmonary patients are managed in a step-down setting with support from an on-site Pulmonary Fellow
- Trauma and NICU residents are on-site with attending physicians available for consultation and support as needed
- Prior Critical Care APP experience required with comfort managing high-acuity ICU patients and performing bedside procedures
- Experience with neurocritical care, cardiovascular critical care, VADs, ECMO, and transplant patients preferred
- Hands-on experience with ECMO and Impella support is required
- Must hold CNS, PA, or ACNP certification (FNP not accepted)
- Active state license required at time of presentation; IMLC not accepted
Facility:
This is a large, tertiary academic medical center serving as a regional referral hub for central Illinois. The facility operates multiple intensive care units including Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICUs, supported by a robust team of fellows, residents, and attending physicians. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, specialized care to critically ill patients and offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment for advanced practice providers.
Location:
Peoria, IL
Peoria is Illinois' second-largest city, offering a vibrant arts and culture scene, a thriving culinary landscape, and beautiful views along the Illinois River. The city boasts an affordable cost of living combined with a strong sense of community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals looking for both professional fulfillment and quality of life.