Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) Position in Massachusetts

Opportunity Overview

A 25-bed hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 6-month locum tenens assignment, with the option to extend. The provider will care for both adult and pediatric patients, primarily managing lower-acuity and fast-track cases.

• Start Date: February 1, 2027

• Contract Length: 6 months, with option to extend

• Orientation: 8 hours (non-billable)

• Patient Population: Adults and pediatrics

• Average Census: Approximately 10 patients per shift

• Facility Size: 25 beds

• EMR: Epic

• Practice Setting: Emergency Department

Schedule & Coverage

• Coverage: Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Shift Length: Four 10-hour shifts per week

• Available Shifts:

  • 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

  • 12:00 PM–10:00 PM

• Schedule: Combination of day, evening, night, and weekend coverage as required.

Clinical Details

• Primarily manage lower-acuity and fast-track emergency department patients.

• Perform history and physical examinations.

• Order diagnostic testing and develop treatment plans.

• Manage patient discharges.

• Perform suturing and laceration repairs.

• Perform incision and drainage procedures.

• Provide splinting and fracture management.

• Perform joint reductions and intubations.

• Work independently or alongside a physician depending on patient acuity.

• APPs manage their own patients, with a physician always available for consultation.

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with acute care experience.

• Must hold a license that allows the provider to evaluate and treat pediatric patients.

• Active Massachusetts medical license required.

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience. Urgent care experience does not qualify.

• Name and NPI required for name clearance.

• Credentialing: Approximately 90 days.