Diabetes Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inBoston, Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com has a physician assistant endocrinology assignment in the Boston area. The clinician will cover endocrinology services in inpatient and outpatient settings Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential weekend call.

Adult patient population with structured protocols and on-site clinic support. The role emphasizes diabetes management, insulin pump care, triage, and urgent visits; board-certified PAs with endocrinology experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Board certification required.
• Minimum one year endocrinology experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide endocrinology services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage diabetes care, education, triage and urgent visits.
• Insulin pump management; experience with pumps is a plus.

Skills

Endocrinology experience

Diabetes education

Insulin pump management

Physician assistant (PA)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-223402-PA-MA
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: October 5 - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This hospital-based facility provides specialized endocrinology services through both inpatient and outpatient settings, with an on-site clinic available to support coordinated patient care. The facility operates with structured scheduling and established clinical protocols to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods. It is equipped to serve an adult patient population across both inpatient and outpatient endocrinology service lines.

About the Facility Location

Boston offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, historical, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include the Museum of Science, the Freedom Trail, and the Boston Public Library, with options spanning interactive exhibits, guided tours, live performances, film festivals, and public art. Distinct neighborhoods such as the North End and Back Bay provide dining and cultural experiences, and the city hosts a variety of annual events and festivals throughout the year, complementing the range of activities available at varying price points.

About the Clinician's Workday

The physician associate will provide endocrinology services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, covering inpatient, outpatient, or both settings based on assignment needs. Clinical responsibilities include diabetes expertise and education, triage, urgent visits, in-basket management, and insulin pump management; experience with insulin pumps is a plus but not required. Potential weekend call coverage spans Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 8:00 AM, with in-house work required on Saturday and Sunday. A minimum of one year of inpatient and/or outpatient endocrinology experience as a physician associate is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: n/a
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: potentially weekends
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details