Critical Care Physician Assistant Potsdam, NY
Join a leading facility in Potsdam, New York, as a Critical Care Physician Assistant supporting acutely ill adult patients. This opportunity offers a
7-on/7-off schedule,
$151.91 per hour, and a
01/06/2027 start date in a hospital environment with ICU and inpatient care responsibilities.
Quick Facts
- Location: Potsdam, NY
- Start Date: 01/06/2027
- End Date/Duration: 07/07/2027; approximately 6 months
- Shift: Days, 7:00 AM 7:00 PM; 12-hour shifts
- Hours/Week: 84 hours during scheduled 7-day on blocks; 14 shifts per month
- Employment Type: Temporary assignment
- License/Certs: New York State license; AHA BLS and ACLS; board certification
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent experience; Epic experience required
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $151.91 per hour
- Competitive pay package
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You ll Do
- Provide general medical and critical care for hospitalized adult patients.
- Evaluate patients upon admission and assess changes in clinical condition.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of acute illnesses and medical conditions.
- Manage and follow ICU patients, including patients transferred to the floor until ongoing care is transitioned.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and X-rays.
- Coordinate care with the hospital team and patients primary care providers.
- Communicate with patients and answer questions about treatment plans and care.
What You Need
Required: - Current New York State Physician Assistant license.
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Board certification.
- At least 2 years of recent experience.
- Epic electronic medical record experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: - Experience caring for acutely ill adult patients in an ICU or hospital setting.
- Experience placing lines.
About the Assignment
You ll support a hospital department caring for adults with a wide variety of acute medical conditions. The department includes ICU and inpatient coverage, with approximately 109 total beds and typical patient ratios of 1:. The facility uses Epic for charting.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply .
