Physician Assistant | Critical Care
Location: Virginia
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Virginia!
Our client in Virginia is seeking a skilled Cardiology Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment starting Sep 1, 2026. The role involves 7am-4pm shifts, including weekend coverage, primarily working on a cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit. You will manage post-op and occasional pre-op patients, round, review patient data, enter orders, and perform procedures like pulling chest tubes and pacing wires under supervision.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Work on the cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit.
- Primarily manage post-op patients, with occasional pre-op patient management.
- Provide weekend coverage for all non-ICU CTS patients, with support from a second APP and Cardiothoracic Physicians.
- Perform patient rounds, review medications, labs, and imaging.
- Review surgeon notes and enter orders.
- Document brief progress notes when a plan of care or medication adjustment is required.
- Pull chest tubes and pacing wires on weekends, initially under the direct supervision of an attending physician.
- Perform chest removal and pacing wire removal under direct supervision.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
- EMR: Epic
- Shift hours: 7am-4pm
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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