Critical Care Physician Assistant

Critical Care Physician Assistant – Boston, MA

Join a leading facility in Boston, Massachusetts, as a Critical Care Physician Assistant and make an impactful difference in adult ICU care. Enjoy a flexible schedule with a 3x13-hour shift pattern, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits—all while working at a top teaching hospital.

Why Apply?

• Flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle (days or nights, with weekends included)
• Competitive hourly rate of $113.49
• Supportive environment focusing on adult ICU patient care in a well-equipped facility

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Quick Facts

• Location: Boston, MA (55 Fruit Street)
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• End Date: 07/05/2027
• Shift: 3x13-Hour (06:00 - 19:00)
• Hours/Week: Based on schedule (overtime at same rate as regular hours)
• Employment Type: Contract
• License/Certs: Active MA license (or willingness to license for PAs), ACLS, BLS, DEA
• Experience: 2+ years in critical care or ICU setting

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $113.49
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
  • Paid sick time as per laws

What You’ll Do

• Respond to adult ICU patient needs during assigned shifts
• Collaborate with attending physicians and nursing staff
• Round with attending physicians in the morning and afternoon
• Manage bread-and-butter ICU and Med Surg procedures (no complex neuro or transplants)
• Respondclinician: no procedures, no billing for APPs
• Act as a key responder in a responsive clinical role in a teaching hospital setting

What You Need

• Required:
  • Board Certification in Acute Care with ICU experience
  • Massachusetts license (or willing to license, minimum 3-5 weeks for PAs)
  • ACLS, BLS, DEA certification
  • 2+ years ICU or critical care experience
• Preferred:
  • Local candidates able to commute easily
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend shifts (minimum 2/month, preferred 4)

About the Assignment
This position is in an adult ICU within a teaching hospital, with an average daily census of 7 patients. Responsibilities include rounding with attending staff, responding to ICU responses, and managing common ICU patient needs in a busy clinical environment. The role is ideal for providers seeking a flexible, responsive clinical position with no procedures required.

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