🧠Locum Physician Assistant – Pediatric Neurosurgery 📍Boston, MA 02114_ Offering Best Rates+ Travel & Lodging _ #AS
Updated 9/18/26
02114, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Neurosurgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant specializing in Pediatric Neurosurgery for a locum opportunity at an Acute Care Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. This inpatient position focuses on delivering high-quality neurosurgical care for pediatric patients. The Physician Assistant will work closely with residents and the neurosurgery team by participating in daily rounds, managing patient care plans, entering orders, and coordinating patient discharges. This is a patient-care-only role with no operating room responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
• Evaluate pediatric neurosurgery patients and implement treatment plans.
• Enter, review, and manage patient orders using Epic EMR.
• Coordinate patient discharges and ongoing inpatient care.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient neurosurgical care for pediatric patients.
• Remove Hemovac and JP drains when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure quality patient care.
Qualifications
• Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant license or willingness to obtain one.
• Minimum of 1 year of Neurosurgery experience required.
• Inpatient Neurosurgery experience required.
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.
• Ability to remove Hemovac and JP drains preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills.
Working Hours
• 13-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• No night shifts.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• No holiday coverage required.
• Assignment duration: 13 weeks.
Skills
• Inpatient Neurosurgery Management
• Patient Assessment & Monitoring
• Clinical Documentation (Epic EMR)
• Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
• Drain Management (Hemovac & JP Drains)
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Team Collaboration
• Strong Communication Skills
• Time Management
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