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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-NC
Title: PA
Dates Needed: January 2027 - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This health system operates a Neuroscience ICU service utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. The facility maintains a clinical team with expertise in nursing, radiology, general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and intervention, neuro-spine surgery, and neurology. The facility operates a 20-bed unit with an average total inpatient census of 20 and an average of 2 admissions per day.
About the Facility Location
North Carolina offers a range of landscapes, from mountain regions to coastal areas, providing options for outdoor activities such as hiking, scenic drives, and wildlife viewing. The state is home to regional attractions across distinct geographic areas, including state parks, historic sites, museums, and natural recreation areas. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities spanning history, nature, and culture across the region.
About the Clinician's Workday
The physician associate will provide inpatient-only neurocritical care coverage on 12-hour shifts, with day shifts running 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and night shifts running 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM beginning January 2027. The clinician must be acute care certified, capable of ICU-level care, and will be expected to respond to codes; no ER backup and no call are required outside the worked shift. Clinical documentation is completed using the EPIC EMR system, and required procedures include arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, and ventilator management. ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association are required, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience is expected.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 4 patients per day per clinician; avg total census: 20
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (day shift); night shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM starting January 2027
Procedures Required: Arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, vent management
CertificationsRequired: Acute Care Certification required; ACLS and BLS through AHA required; board certification required
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