Locums Critical Care Physician Assistant Needed in Pennsylvania - No Call and Travel Paid

Job description

Location:
Hershey, PA

Hershey offers a unique blend of small-town charm and world-class attractions, home to the famous Hershey's chocolate factory and Hersheypark. The area provides an excellent quality of life with beautiful surroundings, cultural amenities, and is conveniently located near Harrisburg with easy access to major Northeast cities.

Facility:
This prestigious academic medical center is a Level 1 trauma facility with a specialized critical care cardiac ICU that offers advanced cardiac care services including ECMO, Impella, LVAD management, and cardiac transplant procedures. The facility features a 30-bed department with comprehensive support services and state-of-the-art equipment.

Opportunity:
Critical Care Physician Assistant

Job Details:
• Position requires experience in critical care cardiac ICU with specific management of VA & VV ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplant
• Schedule consists of (3) 13-hour shifts (7am-8pm or 7pm-8am) per week including night shifts, weekends, and holidays
* No Call
• Contract extends through March 2026
• Primary responsibilities include managing HVI CCU patients under Intensivist guidance
• Perform procedures including arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheter, and IABP removal
• Handle 8-12 patient encounters per shift
• Active PA license required
• Requires ACLS and BLS certifications

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Paid travel and lodging available.