Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Needed in TX

Job Description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine to join our client's team in Texas for a 30-day assignment starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves managing chronic pulmonary patients who require ventilator support, focusing on inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care. The schedule will include significant night coverage with shifts from 7a - 8p and 7p - 8a.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide care for chronic pulmonary patients, many of whom utilize ventilators
• Manage patients requiring ventilator support at home, including non-invasive BiPAP therapy and trach/vent management
• Engage in pediatric inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care
• Oversee a neuro-rehab, pulmonary, and feeding disorder patient population
• Perform ventilator and tracheostomy management
• Participate in a multidisciplinary care model
• Deliver strong family-centered education and discharge planning
• Focus on a floor-care model with no procedures involved
• No outpatient expectations for this role

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• Shift hours: 7a - 8p & 7p - 8a (While it is not a fully night-shift role, it will involve a significant amount of night coverage.)

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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