Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU Physician Assistant at WhiteCoat Locums

Facility in Peoria, IL seeking Cardiology PA-c locums coverageRates: $170/hrPosition Details

• Start Date: January 19, 2025
• Schedule:
• 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Estimated 20 shifts per month
• No overtime or on-call responsibilities
• Patient Management:
• Census: 8+ post-operative cardiac ICU patients
• Rounds with surgeons and charge RNs daily
• Frequent interdisciplinary team collaboration with nursing staff and other providers
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Management of ventilators, vasopressors/inotropes, arrhythmias, and devices such as VV/VA ECMO, IABP, Impella, post-transplant care, and VAD.
• Perform procedures such as central line and arterial line insertions/removals, intubations/extubations, chest tube management, and pacing wire handling.
• Provide comprehensive post-operative care and oversee EVH sites, sternotomy sites, and medications.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Illinois license required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and DEA.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as a cardiovascular APP, ICU experience preferred.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in managing critical care scenarios, including ventilators, cardiac support devices, and complex medical management.
• Competency in performing ICU-related procedures independently.

About the Role This position is ideal for a skilled and experienced Cardiovascular APP who thrives in high-acuity settings. The APP will be responsible for managing complex cardiac post-operative ICU patients, collaborating with surgeons, and ensuring excellent patient outcomes. About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency