Critical Care Physician Assistant
Updated 11/07/26
13676, Potsdam, New York, United States
Physician Assistant
Urgent Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Critical Care Physician Assistant – Potsdam, NY
Make an impact caring for acutely ill adult patients in a critical care setting while earning $151.91 per hour. This assignment offers a consistent 7-on/7-off, day-shift schedule, comprehensive W-2 benefits, and a defined January 2027 start through July 2027.
Quick Facts
Join a leading facility in Potsdam, New York, supporting adult patients with a broad range of acute medical needs. The department includes ICU and hospital-floor coverage within a 109-bed facility and uses Epic for clinical documentation.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
Make an impact caring for acutely ill adult patients in a critical care setting while earning $151.91 per hour. This assignment offers a consistent 7-on/7-off, day-shift schedule, comprehensive W-2 benefits, and a defined January 2027 start through July 2027.
Quick Facts
- Location: Potsdam, New York
- Start Date: 01/06/2027
- End Date/Duration: 07/07/2027; approximately 6 months
- Shift: Day shift, 12 hours; 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; 7 on/7 off
- Hours/Week: Approximately 42 hours per week on average
- Employment Type: Not specified in the provided job data
- License/Certifications: New York Physician Assistant license, AHA BLS, ACLS, board certification
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent experience
- Hourly Pay: $151.91
- Competitive pay package
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support team
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- Provide general medical and critical care for hospitalized adult patients with a wide variety of acute medical conditions.
- Evaluate patients upon admission and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Manage patients in the ICU and continue follow-up when ICU patients transition to the hospital floor.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and X-rays.
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases in the hospital setting.
- Coordinate care with hospital teams and patients’ primary care providers.
- Communicate with patients and answer questions about diagnoses and treatment plans.
Required:
- Current New York Physician Assistant license.
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Board certification.
- At least 2 years of recent experience.
- Epic experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience caring for acutely ill adult patients in an ICU or hospital setting.
- Experience performing or assisting with line placement procedures.
Join a leading facility in Potsdam, New York, supporting adult patients with a broad range of acute medical needs. The department includes ICU and hospital-floor coverage within a 109-bed facility and uses Epic for clinical documentation.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service