We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens coverage in New York. This opportunity offers a consistent 7-on/7-off daytime schedule, with inpatient Hospital Medicine and dedicated ICU coverage responsibilities.
Assignment Details
- Specialty: Hospital Medicine / ICU
- Position: Physician Assistant (PA)
- Location: New York
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital
- Coverage: 14 shifts per month
- Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
- Shift Hours: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
- EMR: Epic
Schedule
- 14 shifts per month
- 7-on/7-off rotation required
- 12-hour day shifts
Practice Setting
- 109-bed hospital
- Adult patients with a variety of acute medical conditions
- Typical patient census: patients per provider
- ICU census typically 6 patients but may exceed this when ED holds occur
- Pyxis automated medication dispensing system
Clinical Responsibilities
Hospital Medicine
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Perform admission evaluations and daily rounding
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and imaging
- Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and specialists
- Communicate with primary care providers regarding patient care
- Assist with discharge planning and patient education
- Rotate through floor admissions with other providers
ICU Coverage
- Provide dedicated ICU coverage when assigned
- Remain in the ICU throughout assigned ICU shifts
- Manage ICU admissions, including ICU patients boarding in the emergency department
- Continue following ICU patients transferred to the medical floor until the following day, when floor providers assume care
- Evaluate and manage critically ill adult patients within the PA's scope of practice
Procedures
- Procedures are NOT required
- Central line placement experience is preferred but not required
Support Staff
Department staffing includes:
- 1 Provider
- 1 Nurse Practitioner
- 1 Licensed Practical Nurse
Requirements
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Active New York PA license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience
- AHA BLS certification required
- AHA ACLS certification required
Ideal Candidate
An experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant with a strong inpatient medicine background who is comfortable managing acutely ill adults and providing dedicated ICU coverage. The ideal candidate can manage a patient census of approximately patients, collaborate with the medical team, and commit to a consistent 7-on/7-off daytime schedule.
Procedures are not required, although central line experience is a plus.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and availability for consideration!
