Critical Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at InpatientFacility in Kentucky

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210395-PA-KY

• Title: PA

• Dates Needed: As soon as privileged and ongoing 7 on 7 off

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: Yes

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility operates as a hospital in Western Kentucky providing comprehensive critical care services. The hospital maintains an intensive care unit with dedicated nursing staff and anesthesia support available. Coverage is needed due to a vacancy with ongoing locum tenens requirements.

About the Facility Location

Kentucky offers diverse regional attractions ranging from underground adventures to outdoor recreation. The state features extensive cave systems and outdoor recreation opportunities, while visitors can experience regional attractions and year-round activities. The area provides options for different interests including recreational activities and natural attractions throughout the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide day shift critical care coverage in the intensive care unit, working 12-hour shifts with night call responsibilities in a 7 on, 7 off rotation. Essential duties include managing critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring while remaining within the ICU throughout the shift. The role requires ICU experience and board certification, with responsibilities including handling an average of 2 call backs per night. The clinician will work collaboratively with nursing staff and medical assistants, supported by anesthesia coverage available on-site.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable based on ICU census

• Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, 1 advanced practice clinician on night shift

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Times: 12-hour day shifts with night call, 7 days on and 7 days off schedule

• Procedures Required: ICU procedures as needed

• CertificationsRequired: Board certification or ICU experience required

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