Physician Assistant – Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU-Locum tenens-San Francisco, California|$180Hr

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Last updated: 4/21/25
We are seeking a highly skilled Locum Physician Assistant to join its Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PCICU). This role involves direct inpatient care of critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients with congenital or acquired heart conditions. You will join a collaborative team delivering high-acuity care in one of the country’s top pediatric hospitals.

  • Provide comprehensive management of pediatric cardiovascular ICU patients.

  • 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.

    • Setting: Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (PCICU)

    • Hospital Type: Children’s, Academic, Level I Trauma Center

    • Support Team: 1 attending, 3 NPs, 1 fellow per team; overnight team includes 1 attending and 2 NPs

    • Average Patient Load: 17–18 patients/day (8 neonatal beds)

    • Annual Surgical Volume: ~350 surgical cases

    • Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, and 8% Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Job Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive management of pediatric cardiovascular ICU patients.
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

Licensure: California PA License (or willingness to obtain—will license PAs)
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

Maintain availability for a minimum of 4 shifts/month, with 50% night/weekend coverage.
Variable 12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)

Skills

Proficient in cardiovascular critical care
Comfortable caring for high-acuity neonatal to adult congenital patients
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Team player with flexibility for night/weekend scheduling
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Orchard, Inc.
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