Critical Care Physician Assistant Potsdam, NY
Join a leading facility in Potsdam, New York, for a day-shift critical care assignment offering a consistent 7-on/7-off schedule and
$151.91 per hour. Youll provide care for acutely ill adult patients in the ICU and hospital setting while working with an established care team and EPIC documentation system.
Quick Facts
- Location: Potsdam, New York
- Start Date: 01/06/2027
- End Date/Duration: 07/07/2027; approximately 6 months
- Shift: Days, 7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.; 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off; 14 shifts per month
- Hours/Week: Approximately 42 hours per week on average
- Employment Type: Not specified in provided information
- License/Certifications: New York State PA license, AHA BLS, ACLS
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience; EPIC experience required
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $151.91
- Competitive pay package
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide general medical and critical care to hospitalized adult patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
- Evaluate patients upon admission and perform ongoing clinical assessments.
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases in the hospital setting.
- Manage ICU patients, including patients held in the emergency department awaiting ICU placement.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and X-rays.
- Coordinate care with hospital teams and communicate with patients primary care providers.
- Educate patients and answer questions regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.
What You Need
Required- Current New York State Physician Assistant license
- AHA BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Board certification
- At least 2 years of recent Physician Assistant experience
- EPIC electronic medical record experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred- Experience caring for acutely ill adult patients in an ICU or hospital setting
- Experience with central or other line placement
About the Assignment
This assignment supports inpatient and critical care services at a leading facility in Potsdam, New York. The department cares for adults with a wide variety of acute medical conditions and uses EPIC for clinical documentation. Providers may support ICU care as well as hospital floor coverage, depending on assignment needs.
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