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Pediatric Critical Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at

LocumTenens.com, Phila, PA, United States


This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id:ORD-212315-PA-PA

Title:PA

Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift

Assignment Type:Inpatient

Call Required:No

Board Certification Required:Yes

Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility
The facility seeks an advanced practitioner for coverage in their PCICU. This medical center provides specialized pediatric critical care services with comprehensive support systems. The facility maintains dedicated PICU capabilities designed to serve critically ill pediatric patients.

About the Facility Location
Pennsylvania features numerous family attractions including amusement parks like Hersheypark and Knoebels Amusement Resort, alongside natural destinations such as Hawk Mountain Sanctuary which draws international visitors. The state offers diverse activities ranging from outdoor adventures and museums to professional sports venues. Northeastern Pennsylvania specifically provides a concentration of family-friendly destinations, cultural sites, and recreational opportunities across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will provide comprehensive pediatric critical care in the PCICU, working 12-hour day shifts and 14-hour night shifts with 60% of shifts being nights. The position involves managing 5 patients during day shifts and 7 patients during night shifts. The role requires board certification and prescriptive authority, with collaboration alongside 1-2 other APPs and an attending physician.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD:5 patients during days and 7 patients during nights

Support Staff:1-2 other APPs and an attending

Patient Population:Children

Location Type:On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes

Government:No

Shift Times:12-hour day shifts and 14-hour night shifts

CertificationsRequired:Board certification required

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