Neurosurgery 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 seeks a Board-Certified Physician Assistant to provide inpatient and clinic neurosurgical coverage in a hospital setting. Assignment starts ASAP and continues ongoing, with day and night shifts and no on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include daily patient care, neurological assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires prescriptive authority and experience in inpatient/clinic neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with active credentialing.
• Experience providing inpatient clinical coverage in neurosurgery or related field is preferred.
• Ability to work across inpatient and clinic settings with day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and clinic coverage for neurosurgical patients across day and night shifts.
• Perform daily patient assessments and coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to facility protocols and ensure patient safety; no call responsibilities.

Education

Physician Assistant certification

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