Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Visalia
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
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 NP's and 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: People
- 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.
Practice
- 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. In the ICCU 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 NP/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. Purpose
- 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
Keywords: Sound Physicians, Porterville , Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Visalia, California
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