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What is the difference between Critical Care Assistant vs Healthcare Assistant?

AspectCritical Care AssistantHealthcare Assistant
CertificationsBasic healthcare training, possibly specialized in critical careGeneral healthcare training, often less specialized
Work EnvironmentIntensive care units, high-acuity settingsHospitals, care homes, community settings
Employer & IndustryHospitals, critical care unitsHospitals, care homes, community services

Critical Care Assistants work in high-pressure ICU environments, providing specialized support to critically ill patients. Healthcare Assistants typically work in broader healthcare settings, offering general patient care. While both roles require healthcare training, Critical Care Assistants need additional skills for critical care environments. The roles are distinct but share foundational healthcare knowledge and a commitment to patient support.

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Physician Assistant, Critical Care

Physician Assistant, Critical Care

OSF HealthCare

Peoria, IL

$60.39 - $68.10/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

  • The Physician Assistant demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise necessary to manage the care of critically ill adult patients.

  • The PA functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary critical care team, working in close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

  • Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and performing invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols, policies, and evidence-based practice standards.

  • The PA participates in the assessment and management of new admissions to the critical care unit and provides expert education, consultation, and patient advocacy to ensure optimal outcomes.

  • Three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

Licensed to provide either Physician Assistant services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987

  • Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics.

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

  • Certification as an Acute Care Physician Assistant(ACPA)

  • 2+ years of critical care patient management experience

  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Information:
$60.39 / Hourly - $68.10 / HourlyDetails:
Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39-$68.10. This is a salaried position. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

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