Physician Assistant | Critical Care
Location: North Carolina
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Critical Care PA in North Carolina!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-220650-PA-NC
- Title: PA
- Dates Needed: January 2027 - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Inpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This health system operates a Neuroscience ICU service utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. The facility maintains a clinical team with expertise in nursing, radiology, general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and intervention, neuro-spine surgery, and neurology. The facility operates a 20-bed unit with an average total inpatient census of 20 and an average of 2 admissions per day.
About the Facility Location
North Carolina offers a range of landscapes, from mountain regions to coastal areas, providing options for outdoor activities such as hiking, scenic drives, and wildlife viewing. The state is home to regional attractions across distinct geographic areas, including state parks, historic sites, museums, and natural recreation areas. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities spanning history, nature, and culture across the region.
About the Clinician's Workday
The physician associate will provide inpatient-only neurocritical care coverage on 12-hour shifts, with day shifts running 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and night shifts running 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM beginning January 2027. The clinician must be acute care certified, capable of ICU-level care, and will be expected to respond to codes; no ER backup and no call are required outside the worked shift. Clinical documentation is completed using the EPIC EMR system, and required procedures include arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, and ventilator management. ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association are required, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience is expected.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 4 patients per day per clinician; avg total census: 20
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
- Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (day shift); night shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM starting January 2027
- Procedures Required: Arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, vent management
- CertificationsRequired: Acute Care Certification required; ACLS and BLS through AHA required; board certification required
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
- Digital hub for assignment details
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About LocumTenens.com
The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.
LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.
We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.
Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.
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