Physician Assistant | Pediatric Cardiac | Shift 12 Hrs

Job Description

This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $0 per week, or $135.00 per hour - plus benefits!*
• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 17 week assignment 09/14/2026 - 01/09/2027 with a -hour work week and shifts per week.
• Location: Rochester, New York
• Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.

Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:

Pediatric Cardiac ICU - Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant)Shift Details

• 39 hours per week
• 13-hour Day/Night rotating shift schedule
• Day shift: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Night shift: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• On call/callback required
• Holidays and weekends per unit needs
• Scheduling aims to avoid mixing day and night shifts within the same week; anticipated split is approximately 50% days and 50% nights

Assignment Duration

• 6 to 9 months

Position Overview

• 16-bed acuity-adaptable Pediatric Cardiac Care Center
• Caring for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients
• Advanced Practice Providers serve in a primary covering provider role
• Fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Occasional care provided for adult patients with congenital heart disease requiring medical or post-operative management
• Occasional care for PICU boarder patients with a variety of critical care needs

Responsibilities

• Managing patients with congenital heart disease, including complex anatomy and physiology
• Caring for a wide range of high-acuity patients, including:
  • Pre- and post-operative pediatric cardiac surgical patients
  • High-risk single ventricle physiology
  • Open chest management
  • Arrhythmia management
  • Vasopressor support
  • External and internal pacemakers
  • VA/VV ECMO
  • CRRT
• Knowledge of ICU procedural skills is essential; however, the role is not primarily procedural
• Collaborating alongside physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Knowledge of complex congenital cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program
• Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• BLS certification from AHA
• PALS certification from AHA

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric Acute Care Physician Assistant certification

Required Skills

• PA experience - minimum 3 years
• New York State (NYS) licensure - required
• Critical Care experience - minimum 3 years

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