Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant

Job Title: ACNP / PA-C Neurocritical Care & Neurosurgery ICU
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Start Date: June (2nd week preferred)
Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Position Overview

GHR Healthcare is seeking experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) or Physician Assistants (PA-C) to support a high-acuity Neurocritical Care & Neurosurgery ICU team. This opportunity is driven by recent staffing shortages due to maternity leaves and a resignation, creating an immediate need for skilled ICU providers.

Clinical Setting

• 12-bed Neuro ICU
• Neuro floor coverage
• APP-driven service model
• EMR: Epic

Schedule

• 13-hour shifts
  • Days: 5:30 AM 6:30 PM
  • Nights: 5:30 PM 6:30 AM
• Mix of days, nights, and weekends
• 1 2 weekend shifts per month
• Self-scheduling model

Patient Load

• ICU: 6 patients per provider
• Floor (if applicable): up to patients

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical care management in a Neuro ICU setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Perform procedures as needed (preferred but not required):
  • Central line placement
  • Arterial line placement
  • Bronchoscopy (team-supported)
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care

Qualifications

Required:

• Certified ACNP or PA-C
• ICU experience (required)

Preferred:

• Trauma and/or Neuro ICU experience
• Procedural experience (lines, airway support, etc.)

Team Environment

• Always staffed with at least two providers (no solo coverage)
• Highly collaborative, APP-led model