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Physician Assistant | Pediatrics - Critical Care Location: Pennsylvania Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

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We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania for a 40-day assignment starting Dec 14, 2026. This role involves working a mix of 12-hour day and 13-14 hour night shifts within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing acute care and performing a variety of procedures, including arterial and central venous line placement, chest tube insertion, and endotracheal intubation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide acute care within the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
• Work a combination of 12-hour day shifts (typically 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM) and 13-14 hour night shifts (typically 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM - 7:00 AM or 7:30 AM).
• Manage a mix of daytime and nighttime patient care, with an emphasis on night shifts.
• Perform procedures including arterial, central venous, and chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar punctures, and angiograms.
• Demonstrate comfort level with procedures such as arterial, central venous, and chest tube placement.
• Exhibit comfort level with Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs).

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
• EMR: Epic
• Work Setting: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• Patient Volume: 4-8 patients per APP
• Staffing Mix: 4 APPs on during the day, 3 APPs on during the night

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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

• 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

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

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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