APP - General Surgery Opening in Springfield, MA
Updated 7/29/26
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Surgical Physician Assistant Opportunity – Nocturnist Role
Location: Springfield, MA
Employment Type: Part-Time, permanent position
Setting: Inpatient Surgical Services / Nocturnist Coverage
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Position Overview
A growing surgical services team in Springfield is seeking a Physician Assistant for a part-time nocturnist opportunity within a modern inpatient surgical program.
This role is ideal for an experienced surgical PA who enjoys working across multiple surgical specialties in a collaborative hospital environment with strong physician and multidisciplinary support.
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Position Highlights
* Part-time inpatient nocturnist position
* Broad exposure to general surgery and surgical subspecialties
* Responsibilities include:
* ER surgical evaluations
* Inpatient admissions and perioperative management
* Surgical patient care coordination
* First assisting in the operating room
* Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment
* Modern hospital campus with integrated clinical resources
* Opportunity to work at the top of PA licensure and training
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Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
* NCCPA certification required
* Eligible for Massachusetts PA licensure
* DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration eligibility required
* Experience in:
* Acute care
* Surgical services
* Or completion of a postgraduate surgical residency program preferred
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Health System Overview
Part of one of New England’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, offering:
* Strong provider collaboration model
* Advanced practice provider autonomy and support
* Emphasis on patient-centered care
* Professional development opportunities and work-life balance
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Community Highlights
Springfield offers convenient New England living with access to major metro areas and outdoor recreation.
Community features include:
* Metro population of approximately 700,000 residents
* Excellent public and private schools and colleges
* Dining, museums, shopping, music, and cultural attractions
* Convenient access to:
* Hartford
* Boston
* New York City
* Reliable regional air and rail transportation options
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Position Summary
* Specialty: Surgical Physician Assistant
* Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
* Employment Type: Part-Time
* Schedule: Nocturnist / Inpatient Coverage
* Practice Setting: General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties
* Responsibilities: ER consults, admissions, perioperative management, OR first assist
* Preferred Experience: Acute care or surgical PA experience / postgraduate surgical residency training
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