Endocrinology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Physician Assistant to provide endocrinology services in Boston, supporting inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes diabetes care, insulin pump management, and triage with potential weekend call. Board certification is required, and assignment is for locum tenens coverage with on-site work during weekdays and possible call coverage.

Qualifications

• Endocrinology experience required for physician assistant role.
• Diabetes management and education experience preferred.
• Insulin pump management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide endocrinology services Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Triage and urgent visits; in-basket management.
• Diabetes education and insulin pump management as needed.

Skills

Endocrinology

Diabetes care

Insulin pump management

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Education

Physician Assistant certification

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 a range of attractions spanning history, culture, and waterfront experiences. Clinicians on assignment may explore historic neighborhoods such as Beacon Hill and the North End, visit landmarks including Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the New England Aquarium, and engage with cultural institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Institute of Contemporary Art. The Public Garden and the Esplanade along the Charles River provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, while guided tours connected to the American Revolution and a calendar of food tours, film festivals, and live performances offer additional options during time away from the facility.

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