Pediatric - Intensivist Physician Assistant

Pediatric Acute Care Physician Assistant Location: Dallas, TX Job Type: Locum Tenens

Overview: A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Physician Assistant to provide care in a high-acuity pediatric cardiac unit. This role involves managing complex cardiac patients in a collaborative environment alongside APPs, residents, fellows, and attending physicians.

Compensation:

$160/hr

Assignment Details:

Start: July 20, 2026 Ongoing coverage

Schedule:

Night shifts: 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 13-hour shifts No call required

Practice Details:

Setting: Inpatient (Pediatric Acute Cardiac Care Unit) Unit Size: 44 beds EMR: Not specified Collaborative care model with APPs, residents, fellows, and attending physicians Functions as a high-acuity step-down unit from ICU

Patient Population:

Pediatric cardiac patients Includes pre- and post-operative cases, congenital and acquired cardiac conditions

Care Teams:

General Cardiology teams (pre/post-operative and general cardiac care) Advanced cardiac care team (heart failure and transplant patients)

Responsibilities:

Provide inpatient care and daily patient management Participate in rounding teams Document and manage patient care plans Manage complex cardiac conditions and post-operative care

Acuity & Clinical Exposure:

Ventricular assist devices (VADs) Tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent patients Inotropic infusions (e.g., Milrinone, Dopamine) Chest tube management and removal External pacing wires Peritoneal dialysis patients

Patient Volume:

Night shift: up to 15 patients per provider

Requirements:

Board Certified Physician Assistant Required Critical Care Certification Required Active Texas License or willingness to obtain Required

Credentialing:

Orientation required prior to start