Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 06/18/2026

Job Title: ACNP / PA-C Neurocritical Care & Neurosurgery ICU
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Start Date: June (2nd week preferred)
Employment Type: Locum Tenens

GHR Healthcare is seeking experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) or Physician Assistants (PA-C) to support a high-acuity Neurocritical Care & Neurosurgery ICU team. This opportunity is driven by recent staffing shortages due to maternity leaves and a resignation, creating an immediate need for skilled ICU providers.

• 12-bed Neuro ICU
• Neuro floor coverage
• APP-driven service model
• EMR: Epic

• 13-hour shifts
  • Days: 5:30 AM 6:30 PM
  • Nights: 5:30 PM 6:30 AM
• Mix of days, nights, and weekends
• 1 2 weekend shifts per month
• Self-scheduling model

• ICU: 6 patients per provider
• Floor (if applicable): up to patients

• Provide critical care management in a Neuro ICU setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Perform procedures as needed (preferred but not required):
  • Central line placement
  • Arterial line placement
  • Bronchoscopy (team-supported)
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care

Required:

• Certified ACNP or PA-C
• ICU experience (required)

Preferred:

• Trauma and/or Neuro ICU experience
• Procedural experience (lines, airway support, etc.)

• Always staffed with at least two providers (no solo coverage)
• Highly collaborative, APP-led model

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