Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Physician Assistant | Critical Care
Location: Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

We are actively seeking a dedicated Critical Care Hospitalist Physician Assistant for an 84-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This vital role involves managing an open ICU model, with an anticipated average daily census of 22 patients and approximately 2-4 admissions per day, ensuring comprehensive patient care within a critical care setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage ICU patients within an open ICU model.
• Manage an average daily census of approximately 22 patients.
• Handle 2-4 admissions per day.
• Perform Indirect Laryngoscopy Intubation.
• Execute Insertion and Management of Central Venous Catheters.
• Perform Insertion and Management of Arterial Catheters.
• Administer Moderate Sedation.
• Perform Lumbar Puncture.
• Conduct Endotracheal Intubation and Extubation.
• Manage Ventilators, including readiness for and administering respirator weaning/oxygen therapy and extubation, and assessing need for intubation.
• Perform Insertion of Arterial Lines and Central Venous Lines, either percutaneously or by cut down.
• Execute Chest Tube Insertion.
• Provide Tracheostomy care, including tube changes.
• Perform Arterial Line Insertion and Removal (Radial and Femoral).
• Execute CVC Line Placement.
• Provide External Pacing, including adjusting temporary epicardial, transvenous, or transcutaneous pacemakers as necessary.
• Manage Tension Pneumothorax in emergent situations.
• Perform Paracentesis.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• Prior experience in Critical Care is required.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.