Critical Care Physician Assistant

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Physician Assistant for a critical care assignment in Potsdam, NY. The position is locum tenens with a 7 on/7 off schedule (7a–7p) and inpatient hospital coverage, emphasizing ICU and floor care.

The ideal candidate holds an active NY State license, is board certified, and carries BLS and ACLS credentials with Epic EMR experience and at least two years in critical care. Shift coverage begins Jan 06, 2027 and ends Jul 07, 2027.

Qualifications

• Active NY State license required.
• Board certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Epic experience required.
• Minimum 2 years recent ICU/critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care.
• Manage ICU patients, including new admissions, existing patients, and holds in the Emergency Room.
• Perform patient rounds, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
• Communicate and coordinate with primary care physicians and specialists to ensure continuity of care.
• Work a 7 on/7 off shift schedule (7a-7p), rotating between ICU and floor admission duties.

Skills

Critical Care knowledge

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Board Certified

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Potsdam, United States | Posted on 11/04/2026

• Coverage Period: Jan 06, 2027 – Jul 07, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7 on/7 off, 7a – 7p
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-PA-3546443
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: Critical Care
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Potsdam, NY
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 06, 2027 – Jul 07, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7 on/7 off, 7a – 7p
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 1:10-15
  
• Case Mix: General Medical, ICU
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 109
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: Provider: 1, NP: 1, LPN: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Procedures are not required (backup available), but helpful if able to perform: Lines (e.g., central lines).
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NY State License
  
• Board: Must be Board Certified
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Experience: Min 2 years recent experience
  
• Other Qualifications: Epic Experience Required. Cannot accept Residents or Fellows.
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care.
  
• Manage ICU patients, including new admissions, existing patients, and holds in the Emergency Room.
  
• Perform patient rounds, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
  
• Communicate and coordinate with primary care physicians and specialists to ensure continuity of care.
  
• Work a 7 on/7 off shift schedule (7a-7p), rotating between ICU and floor admission duties.