Physician Assistant | Critical CareLocation: Peoria, IL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 1/5/2027
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment in Illinois. The schedule involves Monday through Sunday shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, requiring a minimum of three consecutive shifts and one day off after every six consecutive working days. This role focuses on managing high-acuity ICU patients, performing essential bedside procedures, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive critical care.Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage approximately 10–15 patients per day
- Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
- Perform bedside procedures, including central and arterial line placements
- Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
- Provide care for neurocritical care patients, including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
- Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans
Additional Information- Board Certifications: Critical Care Medicine
- Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EMR: Epic
- Setting: Trauma Level I ICU
- Prior Critical Care APP experience is required, including comfort managing high-acuity ICU patients and performing bedside procedures.
- Experience with neurocritical care, cardiovascular critical care, VADs, ECMO, and transplant patients is preferred.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, fellows, residents, and APP colleagues.
- Average Patients Per Day: 10-15
- LOA: 48 days
- Staffing Mix: Three APPs provide coverage across Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units. Pulmonary patients are managed in a step-down setting with support from an on-site Pulmonary Fellow. Trauma and NICU residents are on-site. Attending physicians are available for consultation and support as needed.
Benefits- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice.
- Embark on exciting adventures and explore new destinations while fulfilling your professional obligations, combining work with leisure and discovery.
- Engage with peers and colleagues in collaborative learning environments, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care.
- Learn from seasoned professionals and mentors in different clinical environments, benefiting from their expertise and guidance to enhance your own practice.
- Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.
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