Critical Care APP - Physician Assistant - Acute & Critical Care Surgery
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Washington University in St. Louis as a Critical Care Physician Assistant – Acute & Critical Care Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based patient care. Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Exposure to blood
Requirements
- Master Of Science
- American Heart Association, Physician Assistant
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $110K - $198K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 22 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Washington University in St. Louis in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Critical Care APP - Physician Assistant - Acute & Critical Care Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis a 4.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Critical Care Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Critical Care Medicine position at Washington University in St. Louis is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $110k to $198k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($110k–$198k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnostic testing, Critical care ultrasound, Patient education, Differential diagnosis, Treatment planning, Invasive procedures, Hemodynamic monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will manage patient care by performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and formulating treatment plans in an acute and critical care surgery setting. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize patients and provide education to families re...
Benefits package: Up to 22 Days Vacation, 10 Recognized Holidays, Sick Time, Competitive Health Insurance, Metro Transit U-Pass, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 7% University Contribution, Wellness Programs, 4 Weeks Caregiver Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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About Washington University in St. Louis
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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