We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for an inpatient assignment in West Virginia. This 72-day assignment involves managing comprehensive care for pediatric ICU patients and their families. The schedule includes 12-hour shifts, 6am-6pm for days or 6pm-6am for nights, with daily rounds, virtual conferences, and patient handoffs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric ICU patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage pediatric ICU patients
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Complete daily rounds, consults, and pre-procedure or evaluations
• Perform and communicate results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice
• Consult and communicate with hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations
• Perform succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in medical record

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• EMR: Epic
• Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: 12 Average
• LOA: 72 Days
• Staffing Mix: Residents, MAs, Nursing staff; 2 APPs on during days, 1 APP on at nights

Benefits

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