Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine Needed in New York

We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in New York. This role involves a demanding 7-on/7-off schedule, covering 14 shifts per month from 7 AM to 7 PM. The Physician Assistant will primarily manage critically ill patients in the ICU, provide comprehensive medical care, and diagnose/treat various illnesses within our client's trauma center.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage critically ill and complex patients in the ICU
• Perform intubations, conduct patient assessments, order diagnostics, develop treatment plans, and stabilize patients
• Provide general medical care to hospitalized patients
• Diagnose and treat various illnesses and diseases within the hospital setting
• Examine patients upon admission
• Coordinate care for hospitalized patients
• Communicate with patients primary care physicians
• Conduct follow-up communication with patients primary care physicians post-discharge
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, lab work, and X-rays

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Critical Care Medicine
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No call required
• Patients per Day: 10-15
• LOA: 84 Days
• Staffing Mix: The department includes 1 Provider, 1 Nurse Practitioner, and 1 LPN. Patients are acutely ill adults with diverse medical problems. The facility has patient ratios of 1:10-15.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities