Locum Tenens Critical Care Physician Assistant - $120-130 per hour

About the role

Locum tenens Physician Assistant position in Critical Care/Intensive Care at a hospital in Potsdam, New York. The assignment starts January 6, 2027 and runs for 26 weeks. The schedule is 7 days on / 7 days off with 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), averaging 56 hours per week and approximately 14 shifts per month. The role covers adult patients with a ratio of approximately 1:10–15. The facility uses Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care to hospitalized patients.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions.
• Examine and evaluate patients upon admission.
• Coordinate patient care throughout the hospital stay.
• Communicate with patients' primary care providers regarding treatment and care plans.
• Coordinate follow-up care with primary care providers after discharge.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and X-rays.
• Answer patients' questions and explain treatment plans.

Requirements

• Board certification in Hospitalist specialty.
• Active New York state license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience.
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Epic experience required.

Pay

$120 per hour.

Schedule

7 days on / 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), approximately 56 hours per week and 14 shifts per month.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical benefits