Physician Assistant - Critical Care

Introduction

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About the APP Fellowship

Apply now to be considered for the next cohort of Critical Care APP Fellows.

Rotate in 7 different adult ICUs

Didactic and simulation-based learning

Procedural training in central lines, arterial lines, para and thoracentesis, lumbar puncture and other procedures

2:1 learner to faculty ratio

For more information, visit the Fellowship website: https://www.ummhealth.org/umass-memorial-medical-group/residencies-and-fellowships/critical-care-advanced-practice-provider-fellowship

Position Summary

The UMass Memorial Health Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship in Critical Care is a 12-month program focused on preparing Physician Assistants (PAs) and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) for a successful career in critical care medicine. The fellowship includes clinical and didactic curricula designed to provide a solid foundation in the management of critically ill patients. Our rotations provide APP fellows with exposure to a wide variety of complex disease processes with rotations in the medical, surgical, trauma, and neurological critical care units. The curriculum includes protected academic time for didactics, simulation-based learning experiences, procedural training, and journal club.

The PA or NP fellow practices under the general supervision of a physician. Their scope of practice includes: obtaining a complete medical history; performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; and counseling patients and families under supervision of a physician. In addition, the PA or NP fellow is required to participate in a program of instruction provided by the Fellowship Program and is expected to satisfy the academic requirement of this Program, as determined by the Program Director and the Medical Director.

Major Responsibilities:

Attend didactic and simulation sessions every other week

Attend Journal Clubs and present patient case studies

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests

Conduct in-depth health histories and physical examinations

Analyses data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.

Develop and implement care plans with physicians and patients

Manage therapeutic interventions and perform advanced procedures

Reassess and modify plan treatment plans to achieve medical and health goals.

Documents and communicate care outcomes and clinical findings to determine effectiveness of plan of care.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

For Nurse Practitioners

Master s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (preferably ACNP/AGACNP)

Eligible for Massachusetts NP license

Eligible for Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Eligible for Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration

BLS and ACLS

For Physician Assistants

Master s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Eligible for Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board

Eligible for certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Eligible for Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration

BLS and ACLS

Fellowship Highlights

Develop a foundation of Critical Care knowledge in a supportive learning environment

25 didactic and simulation-based learning experiences over one year

Mentorship by experienced Critical Care APPs

Cross training in Medical and Surgical ICUs

Elective rotation in the Cardiac ICU

Attend Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS), Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) and a 1-day Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) workshop

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Relocation bonus of up to $5,000.