Locum Neurocritical Care Physician Associate

About the role

This position is for a Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in neurocritical care within an inpatient Neuroscience ICU. The PA will provide day and night shift coverage, responding to codes and managing adult patients with neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver neurocritical inpatient care in a 20-bed ICU setting
• Respond to emergencies and perform required procedures (arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, ventilator management)
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neurosurgery, neurology, radiology, and nursing

Requirements

• Board certification required
• Acute Care Certification is mandatory
• ACLS and BLS certifications through AHA required
• Minimum of one year relevant ICU experience
• Prescriptive authority required

Work Conditions

• Provide inpatient neurocritical care on 12-hour shifts
• Manage an average of 4 patients per day
• Work on-site in a hospital setting