77 consultants·Midland, Michigan
Perform inpatient rounds and manage critically ill patients within a critical care setting. Execute a wide range of invasive procedures including intubation, line insertions, and ventilator management.
**Specialty: Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP)**
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Proficient in moderate sedation.
Skilled in performing lumbar punctures.
Competent in endotracheal intubation and extubation.
Experienced in paracentesis and thoracentesis.
Ventilator management expertise includes:
Assessing patient readiness for respiratory weaning and oxygen therapy.
Assessing the necessity for intubation.
Chest tube insertion capabilities.
Insertion of various access lines including PICC lines, arterial lines, and central venous catheters, either percutaneously or via cutdown technique.
Arterial line insertion and removal (both radial and femoral), recognizing that these privileges may overlap.
Proficient in tracheostomy care, including tube replacement.
Management of tension pneumothorax in emergent scenarios.
External pacing, including adjustments to temporary epicardial, transvenous, or transcutaneous pacemakers as needed.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Michigan are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants who can step into primary care settings with minimal onboarding. This posting requires a valid Michigan Medical License, Controlled Substance License, and Federal DEA License, and prior primary care experience is preferred. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm credential status and prepare examples of primary care experience before applying.