Critical Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Northern Utah

Job Overview

Job Reference ID: ORD-226811-PA-UT. Title: PA. Dates Needed: Up to 30 shifts per month. Shift Type: Night Shift. Assignment Type: Inpatient. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums.

About the Facility

This inpatient facility maintains a fully functioning and staffed ICU with nurses, technicians, and additional clinical support staff to ensure quality care delivery. An MD is present in-house during daytime hours and available on call at night to support continuity of care. The facility utilizes Medite to support clinical documentation and operations.

Facility Location

Utah offers a range of outdoor and family-oriented experiences suited to varied interests. Visitors may explore prehistoric fossils, scenic drives, hiking, and water activities at destinations across the state, including national monuments and state parks. Northern Utah features cultural attractions, performing arts venues, and family-friendly museums, while southern Utah's national parks and state parks offer hiking, rock climbing, and Jeep tours across red rock landscapes. Autumn brings seasonal activities such as corn mazes and pumpkin patches, with accessible options available at select locations throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care coverage during 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700) in a fully staffed ICU environment.
• Perform intensive monitoring and management of critically ill patients.
• Perform standard ICU procedures as required.
• No call responsibilities; a physician is available on call throughout the night for backup support.

Schedule

Night shift: 1900–0700; 12-hour shifts; up to 30 shifts per month; no call; physician on call for backup support.

Support Staff

MD in-house during the day and on call at night. Fully functioning and staffed ICU with nurses, techs, and additional clinical support staff.

Case Load

Average of 12 patients per day (PPD).

Procedures Required

• Standard ICU procedures

Certifications Required

• Board certification
• ACLS

Position Details

Location Type: On-Site. Prescriptive Authority Required: No. Government: No.