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

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Neurosurgery Physician Assistant for an ASAP-start locum assignment in Spencer, MA. The role provides inpatient and clinic coverage within a large academic medical center's neurosurgery service, with day and night shifts and no on-call requirements.

The clinician will perform neurological assessments, participate in daily rounds, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality patient care across all coverage periods.

Qualifications

• Board Certification required
• Prescriptive Authority required
• Inpatient and clinic neurosurgery coverage experience

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and clinic coverage for neurosurgery patients across day and night shifts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to deliver neurocritical care in a structured inpatient setting.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223490-PA-MA
• Title:PA
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;Clinic
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a large, well-established academic medical center with a broad neurology practice and a diverse patient population. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient and clinic neurosurgical coverage within a high-acuity hospital environment. The neurosurgery team operates within a structured inpatient setting designed to facilitate quality care delivery across all coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this facility offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of historical, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include Fenway Park, the New England Aquarium, and the Freedom Trail, alongside harbor cruises and guided tours of the city. The area features distinct neighborhoods known for culinary offerings, including a historic neighborhood with diverse dining options and a park along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, as well as waterfront areas suited to dining and leisure. Outdoor spaces, museums, and live entertainment venues provide additional options during time away from the assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The neurosurgery physician associate will provide inpatient and clinic coverage across day shifts and night shifts, managing neurological patients in a structured inpatient setting. Clinical responsibilities include daily patient care, neurological assessment, and active collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team throughout each coverage period. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule:no call
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No