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Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Texas

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LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Texas!

About The Position Barton is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts as early as Dec 8, 2025, and covers day and evening shifts with a mix of weekdays and weekends in a PICU setting. The role involves managing post-operative pediatric patients and requires experience in pediatric cardiology and critical care procedures.

Job Details Location : Texas Start Date : Dec 8, 2025 LOA : 30 days Provider Type Needed:

Physician Assistant -Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Schedule : Monday–Friday 7am–8pm, weekends 8am–9pm; 8–14 shifts per 4-week block; must be available for days, nights, and weekends Responsibilities and Duties Provide medical care for pediatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) Manage post-operative cardiothoracic cases Perform procedures including arterial, central venous, and chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, and needle thoracentesis Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes Document care and procedures using Epic EMR Additional Information One year of pediatric cardiology experience required; post-operative cardiothoracic experience preferred Experience with advanced critical care procedures desired Must hold a valid Texas license Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period.

These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.