Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MO

  • ID: 222596B
  • Updated October 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 222596B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Critical Care Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State MO
  • Practice Setting Health System
  • Start Date 11/28/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 11-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, beginning Nov 26, 2023. This inpatient role involves managing pre- and post-operative patients, including those on ECMO, and overseeing floor and CTICU responsibilities. Shifts include 12-hour rotations in Stepdown and ICU settings.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Manage pre- and post-operative patients
  • Provide care for patients on ECMO
  • Assume responsibility for floor and CTICU patients
  • Work within CTICU/MICU environments, assisting with CT surgery
Additional Information
  • Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: No Call
  • Patient Volume: Census typically 8-12 patients per day on floor and in ICU
  • LOA: 11 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 3 Cardiothoracic APPs during weekdays, 1 during weekend; 1 attending surgeon always available
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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