Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide locum services in a Neurocritical Care ICU setting in Jefferson City, MO.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP with strong neurocritical care experience looking for weekend night coverage starting February 1, 2026.
🏥 Job Details:
Specialty: Neurology – Neurocritical Care ICU
Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Schedule:
Weekend-focused coverage (Friday–Monday)
Night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts, flexible start/end)
Options for 3x12s or 4x12s
No call required
Contract Length: 17 weeks (flexible, potential to extend)
Start Date: February 1, 2026
Responsibilities:
Manage adult inpatient neuro ICU patients
Facilitate admissions, treatment, and discharge
Perform critical care procedures including central line placement and arterial line placement
Collaborate with neurointensivists and multidisciplinary ICU team
Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation
Maintain ICU staffing ratios of 1:2
Operate ICU equipment including ultrasound
✅ Requirements:
Active Physician Assistant license (Missouri preferred; willing to license)
Board Certification required
DEA and CSR required
Minimum ICU experience with strong procedural skills
Ability to manage high-acuity adult patients in a neurocritical care setting
📋 Credentialing:
Estimated timeframe: ~30 days
Completion of facility-specific forms and verifications required
Interview with department leadership
Why Join Us?
Work in a high-acuity Neuro ICU within an academic hospital environment
Stable weekend night schedule with no call
Opportunity to manage complex neurocritical cases and perform advanced procedures
Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided
Take the Next Step!
Contact Morgan Hennessey at morgan.hennessey@ayahealthcare.com and call (858) 401-7142
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Locum, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,