Physician Assistant – Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU-Locum tenens-San Francisco, California|$180Hr
Job at a glance
Job description
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Provide comprehensive management of pediatric cardiovascular ICU patients.
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Participate in rounds, documentation, and family/provider communication.
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Assist with specialized procedures such as IV placement, arterial lines, and (as permitted) intubation or central line access.
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Care for patients pre-/post-op, including transplant and ECMO support.
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, fellows, and other APPs.
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Utilize EPIC EMR for all documentation and orders.
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Maintain availability for a minimum of 4 shifts/month, with 50% night/weekend coverage.
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Setting: Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (PCICU)
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Hospital Type: Children’s, Academic, Level I Trauma Center
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Support Team: 1 attending, 3 NPs, 1 fellow per team; overnight team includes 1 attending and 2 NPs
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Average Patient Load: 17–18 patients/day (8 neonatal beds)
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Annual Surgical Volume: ~350 surgical cases
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Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, and 8% Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Job Responsibilities
Participate in rounds, documentation, and family/provider communication.
Assist with specialized procedures such as IV placement, arterial lines, and (as permitted) intubation or central line access.
Care for patients pre-/post-op, including transplant and ECMO support.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, fellows, and other APPs.
Utilize EPIC EMR for all documentation and orders.
Maintain availability for a minimum of 4 shifts/month, with 50% night/weekend coverage.
Qualifications
Certifications:
BLS & PALS (Required)
DEA License (Schedule II, CA)
California CSR
Experience:
Minimum 1 year in a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU
Familiarity with ECMO, CRRT, and complex cardiac care
Heart failure experience is a plus
Working Hours
Variable 12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
Skills
Comfortable caring for high-acuity neonatal to adult congenital patients
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Team player with flexibility for night/weekend scheduling
