HVICU Physician Assisant
Updated 4/08/26
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician Assistant
Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Critical Care
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient Cardiac Surgery service at a prestigious academic hospital in Philadelphia. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a high-growth and high-visibility cardiac surgery program, recognized for its pioneering medical achievements, including the establishment of one of the first coronary care units in the U.S.Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $4,800-$5,220
- Setting: Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit – Hospital Medicine
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift: 13 hours [day & nights, rotating ] | 40 hours per week
- Duration: 26 Weeks
Job Requirements
- Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of PA
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required for NPs
- At least two years of Cardiac Critical Care experience
- ACLS
- DEA
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, and complex aortic surgeries.
- Pre-Operative Management: Conduct pre-operative assessments and consultations to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Intensive Care: Work in the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (HVICU), managing acutely ill patients requiring advanced cardiac support, including VADs and ECMO.
- Invasive Procedures: Perform essential invasive procedures including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines, and bronchoscopy.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with intensivists and surgical physician groups within a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class care.
Benefits and Perks
- Weekly direct deposit
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with company matching
- W2 OR 1099
- Paid liability & workers’ comp coverage
- Flexible scheduling options
- Referral bonuses
- Personalized 1:1 career support before, during, & after assignments
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