LOCUM Physician Assistant

LOCUM Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery ICU – Syracuse, New York

Inpatient ICU & Step-Down | Weekday Schedule | Critical Care Focus

365 Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a locum opportunity in Syracuse, New York. This assignment offers weekday inpatient coverage within a Cardiac Surgery ICU and step-down service, working alongside surgeons and critical care physicians in a high-acuity hospital environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for providers with ICU experience seeking a non-operative critical care role with a consistent schedule.

Schedule Model

• Monday – Friday
• Day / Evening schedule
• 40 hours minimum per week
• Up to 50 hours per week as needed
• No weekends
• No call

Coverage Needed

• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• Coverage through October 2, 2026
• Full-time coverage preferred

Practice Overview

• Inpatient Cardiac Surgery ICU
• Step-down unit coverage
• Adult patient population
• EMR: Epic
• Non-operative role

Team Structure

• Collaborative APP care model
• Supervising surgeons onsite
• Critical care physician support available
• Autonomous day-to-day clinical practice expected

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage ICU and step-down cardiac surgery patients
• Daily rounding and patient assessments
• Progress notes and documentation
• Phone coverage for inpatient service
• Coordinate care plans with physicians, nursing, and ancillary teams
• Monitor post-operative and medically complex patients

Procedural Scope

Providers should be comfortable with:

• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Chest tube placement
• Chest tube removal
• Wound VAC changes

Ideal Background

• ICU / Critical Care experience required
• Cardiac critical care preferred
• Inpatient medicine with cardiology focus highly valued
• No OR experience required

Practice Environment

• High-acuity inpatient setting
• Structured weekday schedule
• Strong physician collaboration
• Fast credentialing: approximately 6 weeks
• Stable multi-month assignment

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification
• Active New York license
• ACLS certification
• Epic experience required
• ICU experience required
• No new graduates

Why Partner with 365 Healthcare

• Dedicated specialty-specific consultants
• 24/7 award-winning service
• NALTO Member
• Competitive compensation
• A-rated malpractice coverage
• Paid travel and housing

Take the Next Step

Critical care PA locum opportunities with weekday scheduling, no call, and advanced ICU experience are highly sought after.

Apply today and connect with 365 Healthcare to discuss your availability and rate.

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