Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Syracuse, NY

Physician Assistant | Critical Care Location: Syracuse, NY Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA/NP - Critical Care Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Syracuse, New York Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: Jun 01, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026 Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, Day/Evening Reason for Coverage: Employee Resignation PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult Average Daily Volume: Varies, up to 10 notes per day Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery ICU, Step-down FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Specialty Backup Available: Critical Care physicians PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Credentialing Timeline: 6 weeks REQUIRED PROCEDURES Central line placement Arterial line placement Chest tube placement CT removal Wound vac changes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: NCCPA certified Licenses: Active New York license Certifications: ACLS, NCCPA Experience: Minimum ICU experience required; no new graduates Other Qualifications: EPIC experience required; cardiac critical care or inpatient cardiology experience preferred Duties & Responsibilities Provide inpatient coverage for cardiac surgery ICU and step-down patients Perform procedures including central lines, arterial lines, chest tube placement, CT removal, and wound vac changes Manage phone consultations for all inpatients Work autonomously with supervising physician and critical care physicians Document care using EPIC EMR