Gastroenterology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Boston, Massach

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a Physician Assistant for an outpatient gastroenterology clinic in Massachusetts. The PA will work in a hospital-based IBD clinic, handling adult patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with no call requirements and a 16-patient daily volume.

The assignment is day shift, Monday through Friday, in a hybrid location, with Board certification, an active PA license, and prescriptive authority required. Prior GI outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active PA license, board certification, and prescriptive authority are required.
• Gastroenterology experience in adult outpatient clinic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient GI clinic coverage for adults.
• Evaluate and manage gastrointestinal conditions in an outpatient setting.
• No call responsibilities; daytime schedule; approximately 16 patients per day.

Skills

GI experience

Crohn's disease

Ulcerative colitis

Prescriptive authority

Education

PA program graduate

State PA license

Board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-227093-PA-MA
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: November 12 - 4-week blocks, potentially longer
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility operates as a hospital-based IBD clinic structured to provide outpatient gastroenterology services to an adult patient population. The clinic maintains an established clinical team of 8-10 clinicians and 5 support staff to support coordinated care delivery. Clinical resources and protocols are in place to facilitate consistent IBD-focused care throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of cultural, educational, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Cultural venues include the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Science, which features over 700 interactive exhibits and an IMAX domed theater. Historic neighborhoods with walkable streets, notable architecture, dining, and landmarks such as the Freedom Trail provide additional options, and cycling paths along the Charles River as well as a bike-sharing program offer accessible ways to explore the area during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterology physician associate will provide outpatient clinic coverage on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with no call responsibilities required. Clinical responsibilities include the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal conditions for an adult patient population, with an expected volume of 16 patients per day. GI experience is required, with prior experience managing Crohn's disease and Colitis preferred. An active PA license, board certification, and prescriptive authority are required for all clinicians considered for this role.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 16 PPD
• Support Staff: 8-10 clinicians, 5 staff
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: n/a
• Location Type: Hybrid
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No