viemed healthcare staffingCorpus Christi, TX
Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Corpus Christi, TX
$159.31 hourly
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Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Corpus Christi, TX
viemed healthcare staffingCorpus Christi, TX
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)2 days ago
$159.31 hourly
Physician Assistant | Critical Care
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information:
Days: 12 hours
Start Date:
ASAPAbout the Position Critical Care Pediatric Physician Assistant – Corpus Christi, TX Provide specialized pediatric critical care in a collaborative, round-the-clock setting at a leading facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. This assignment offers a consistent day schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, a$159.31 hourly pay rate, comprehensive benefits, and a six-month minimum commitment beginning November 2, 2026.
Quick Facts
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date/Duration: 05/03/2027; minimum six-month commitment required
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours; 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Hours/Week: 36
Employment Type: Contract assignment
License/Certs:
Active, unencumbered Texas physician assistant license; BLS, PALS, and ACLS required
Experience: Pediatric critical care experience; 2–3 years recommended
Pay & Benefits:
- Hourly Pay Rate:$159.31 Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 assignments
- Robust referral bonus program24/7 dedicated team support
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do:
- Provide critical care support for pediatric patients in a specialized care setting.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Participate in continuous monitoring of patients before and after surgical procedures.
- Support coordinated care across round-the-clock pediatric critical care services.
- Apply advanced clinical knowledge appropriate to pediatric critical care practice.
- Participate in required call coverage as applicable to the assignment.
- What You Need Required:
- Master’s or post-master’s degree.
- Graduation from a nurse practitioner program with practice authority in Texas, as specified for the assignment.
- Active, unencumbered physician assistant license in Texas.
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
- Advanced specialty courses required for credentialing, completed within the required timeframe and maintained as applicable.
- Willingness to commit to at least six months.
Preferred:
Two to three years of pediatric critical care experience. Applicable advanced practice certification, including FNP-BC, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC, or CPNP-AC.About the Assignment Join a specialized pediatric critical care service where physicians and nurses work collaboratively to provide continuous monitoring and support before and after operations. Credentialing may require up to 90 days, and the assignment may include call coverage. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife .
Benefits: Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
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Level
Senior
Salary
$159.31 hourly
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Occupation
Physician Assistants
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
2 days ago