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

Physician Assistant | Critical Care Location: Peoria, IL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 7/29/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Jul 29, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of critically ill ICU patients, performing essential bedside procedures, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care. While specific shift hours are detailed elsewhere, this position offers the opportunity to provide expert care in a dynamic critical care setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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, including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
• Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine required
• EMR: Epic
• Cases include Trauma

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.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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