Critical Care Physician Associate Needed forLocumTenensCoverageatFacilityinCentral Tennessee

LocumTenens.com; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant for inpatient night coverage in Tennessee. This ongoing assignment requires no call and provides ICU-level supervision with an attending physician on-site during the night shift.

The PA will manage adult ICU patients under established critical care protocols, with an expected admission volume of 5–10 per night. Prescriptive authority and board certification are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with ICU/NICU experience.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• No on-call requirement for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour night ICU coverage (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) for adult patients.
• Collaborate with attending physician for on-site supervision.
• Manage critically ill patients and adhere to ICU protocols.

Skills

Critical care monitoring

Night shift experience

ICU procedures

Education

Certified Physician Assistant

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-226917-PA-TN

Title: PA

Dates Needed: Ongoing

Shift Type: Night Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility maintains established critical care protocols and the clinical resources necessary to support ICU-level services on an on-site basis. The facility operates with a structured nocturnist coverage model and provides attending physician support on-site throughout each night shift to ensure continuity of care for critically ill patients. Clinical operations are designed to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery during each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

This state offers a range of cultural and family-oriented attractions suited to varied interests. Residents and visitors may explore regional outdoor recreation, including cavern tours, botanical gardens, and parks distributed across the area. The region also features agricultural festivals, storytelling traditions rooted in Appalachian culture, and treetop experiences such as ziplining. Year-round activities and local landmarks provide options for those with diverse recreational preferences.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide critical care coverage during 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at an inpatient facility, with no call responsibilities associated with this assignment. Responsibilities include intensive monitoring and management of critically ill patients throughout each assigned shift, with an expected admission volume of 5-10 patients per night. An attending physician works alongside the clinician on-site through the duration of each night shift to support coordinated patient care. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 5-10 admissions per night

Support Staff: Attending working side by side through the night.

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Times: Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 12-hour shifts; no call; attending on-site through the night

Procedures Required: Standard ICU procedures

CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required