A fulfilling opportunity is available for a Physician Assistant in a dedicated ICU setting located in a multidisciplinary Pediatric Cardiac Care Center. This role requires expertise in managing critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients, offering a rotating shift schedule and an engaging, fast-paced environment. This position allows you to work closely with a collaborative team to deliver critical care services.
Key Details- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens- Setting: Inpatient- Start Date: ASAP- Schedule: Rotating shifts: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 50% days and 50% nights- Patient Population: Pediatric- Location: Rochester, NY- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits- Weekly direct deposit- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage- Supportive credentialing assistance- Lodging and mileage reimbursement if applicable- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities- Primary covering provider role managing congenital heart disease with complex anatomy.- Care for pre- and post-operative pediatric cardiac surgical patients.- Management of high-risk patients, arrhythmia, vasopressor support, and ECMO.- Occasionally care for adult patients with congenital heart disease.
Qualifications- 2 years of experience in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU.- Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program.- Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing.- National certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.- BLS from AHA and PALS from ABA.- Preferred: Pediatric Acute Care Physician Assistant certification.
Working Hours- Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as per unit needs.- 50% day shifts and 50% night shifts.
Skills- Expertise in managing critically ill pediatric patients.- Adaptable and collaborative in a dynamic critical care setting.- Strong knowledge of ICU procedural skills.- Excellent teamwork with multidisciplinary teams.
