Critical Care Physician Assistant in the Central Valley

To our prospective teammates,

I’m the medical director for Kaweah Health located in Visalia, CA. I have been a part of Sound Medical Group for 5 year(s) and part of the practice at Kaweah for a little over a year. I’m proud of the Critical Care practice we have built and welcome interest from Critical Care PA’s desiring a career change to explore an opportunity with our group.

I’d like to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider options:

• We are a closely knit, established team of 10 physicians and soon enough, 2 Advanced Practice Providers
• Our team is involved with numerous work groups including practice guidelines, code blue committee, and ICU celebration of life committee.
• Several physicians live in Fresno/Clovis and commute. We also have team members who commute from Los Angeles.
• Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sierra National Forrest. Year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. Overall low cost of living and exceptional schools makes for an excellent place to call home.

• Kaweah is a 600-bed level III trauma center and a stroke center with 310 inpatient beds. We provide care in a 21 bed MICU, 20 bed CVICU, and 42 bed ICCU.
• At night an APP will cover the ICCU with tele-ICU physician support. An Intensivist will cover the MICU and CVICU overnight.
• The ICCU is an extension of the MICU – this in opportunity to practice at the top of your license as a critical care PA. We have insulin drips, low-dose pressors, BiPAP, trach, and vented patients. APP has support via Tele-ICU MD, but will work independently, performing ICU procedures (central lines, arterial lines, and intubations). One year of ICU experience is desired although we are open to Hospitalist PA’s who have experience with ICU procedures.
• Salary range working 15 nights per month is $263,520. Salary will vary depending on critical care experience and shift commitment.
• We offer relocation assistance and commencement bonus.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.

• We put patients first. Always.
• We value and support growth and development in our hospital medicine practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and support involvement and contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the hospital.

Jeff Javed, MD, Kaweah Health ICU Program Medical Director