Pediatric Physician Assistant

TEEMA Solutions Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant to work full-time in Rochester, NY. The role requires experience in Pediatric Cardiac ICU and involves managing critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should have an active New York State license and certifications in BLS and PALS. This position offers a contract lasting 6-9 months with a rotating shift schedule, providing essential care in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
• Knowledge of managing complex pediatric cardiac cases.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients.
• Manage complex pediatric cardiac conditions in a team setting.
• Provide care for high-risk patients pre- and post-operation.

Skills

Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience

Knowledge of complex pediatric cardiac conditions

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program

Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure

Current NCCPA certification

Tools

BLS certification from AHA

PALS certification from ABA

Job description

Job Summary

Pediatric Physician Assistant

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Full-time, Contract

In-Office | Rochester, NY, United States

6am – 7pm; 6pm – 7am: 13hr D/N Rotating Shift Schedules; on call/callback; holidays, weekends per unit needs

Duration: 6-9 months

16-bed acuity-adaptable Pediatric Cardiac Care Center caring for critically ill pediatric congenital cardiac patients.

Advanced Practice Providers serve in a primary covering provider role and should be comfortable managing patients with congenital heart disease, including complex anatomy and physiology, in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The APP team cares for a wide range of high-acuity patients including pre- and post-operative pediatric cardiac surgical patients, high-risk single ventricle physiology, open chest management, arrhythmia management, vasopressor support, external and internal pacemakers, VA/VV ECMO, and CRRT.

While knowledge of ICU procedural skills is essential, the APP role is not primarily procedural. Our unit also occasionally provides care for adult patients with congenital heart disease requiring medical or post-operative management, as well as PICU boarder patients with a variety of critical care needs.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and thrives in a dynamic critical care setting alongside physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Must Haves

• 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Knowledge of complex
• Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• BLS from AHA
• PALS from ABA

Preferred

• Pediatric Acute Care Physician Assistant certification