Physician Assistant​/Critical Care​/Pennsylvania​/Locum Tenens​/Locum Critical Care | Nurse Practitiner​/Physician

Location: Lancaster PA

Pay: $ per hour

Assignment Length:

• Initial 13-week contract
• Potential to extend

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Details:

• Full-time coverage needed, 36 hrs per week
• 10-bed ICU
• Level II trauma center
• EMR:
  Cerner
• Credentialing: 60-120 days

Requirements:

• Active Pennsylvania license
• Board certification
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1-year Critical Care experience

Travel Benefits:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Provided Travel Expenses:

• Round-trip flight
• Rental car and fuel
• Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
• Lodging

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and PA or NP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Pennsylvania
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Pennsylvania
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum PA and NP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens PA and NP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs and NPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115.00 - $125.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location:

In person