Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Needed in West Virginia

We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 72-day assignment in West Virginia. This role involves 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shifts, focusing on rounding, bedside consults, managing orders, and collaborating with the team, including virtual conferences and shift handoffs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform rounding and checkouts for assigned patients
• Conduct bedside consults with pediatric critical care patients
• Take notes and manage orders effectively
• Participate in virtual conferences with the care team
• Execute seamless handoffs between day and night shifts
• Manage cases within the Pediatric Cardiac ICU, including congenital heart disease
• Handle procedures such as removing tubes, lines, or medical devices from patients
• Manage Art lines, Chest tubes, and ECMO

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: 8-13
• LOA: 72 Days
• Staffing Mix: 2 APPs during day, 1 APP at night, MAs and Nursing staff available each shift

Benefits

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