Physician Assistant | Critical CareLocation: Virginia Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 12/8/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Virginia!
Our client in Virginia seeks a Cardiology Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment. The schedule involves working Tuesday through Sunday for two weeks each month, with shifts from 7am to 4pm. In this role, you will primarily manage post-operative cardiothoracic surgery step-down patients, with occasional pre-operative patient management.Responsibilities and Duties
- Work on the cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit, primarily with post-operative patients and occasional pre-operative patient management.
- Provide weekend coverage for all non-ICU CTS patients, supported by a second advanced practice provider and Cardiothoracic MDs.
- Conduct patient rounds on weekends, review medications, labs, imaging, and surgeon notes, and enter orders.
- Enter brief progress notes when a plan of care or medication adjustment needs to be documented.
- Perform chest tube and pacing wire removal on weekends. Initially, this will require direct supervision from an attending physician.
Additional Information- Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
- EMR: Epic
- Requirements: Chest tube and pacing wire removal under direct supervision. No chest tube insertion.
- Setting: Inpatient
- Call Schedule: No Call
- Patients per day: 8-12
- LOA: 36 Days
- Staffing Mix: On the weekend there will be 2 APPs, the locums provider (7a-4p) and the second APP will be there for 4h to assist.
Benefits- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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