Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care - Peoria, IL

Job overview

The Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care is an onsite role based in Peoria, IL. Compensation is not specified in the posting, though the role supports the critical care department at Wellhart, LLC. This position exists to manage a high volume of critically ill ICU patients, perform essential bedside procedures, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

What you'll do

• Manage approximately 10–15 patients per day
• develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
• perform bedside procedures, including central and arterial line placements
• manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
• provide care for neurocritical care patients
• participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

peoria il

critical care

physician assistant

locum tenens

wellhart

icu

trauma

epic emr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• dedicated recruiter.

Why this role

48-day assignment starting July 29, 2026; includes trauma cases; Epic EMR.

About the employer

LocumJobsOnline is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.