PA / Surgery - Neurological - Pediatric / Massachusetts / Locum tenens / Lucrative Pediatric Neurosurgery Locums in Boston, MA Job

"Pediatric Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Locum Opportunity MassachusettsPosition OverviewA leading academic healthcare organization is seeking a Physician Assistant with pediatric neurosurgery experience to provide inpatient coverage. This role focuses exclusively on patient care management and does not include operating room responsibilities.Compensation:Hourly: $140/hrOvertime: $140/hrHoliday: $195/hrAssignment DetailsStart Date: September 2026Contract Length: 13 weeksScheduleThree 13-hour shifts per week6:00 AM 7:00 PMNo nightsNo holidaysWeekend coverage may be includedPractice SettingInpatient hospital settingAcademic teaching environment with resident supportEpic EMRPatient PopulationPediatric patientsClinical ResponsibilitiesThe Physician Assistant will provide inpatient pediatric neurosurgery support, including:Daily rounding with residents and neurosurgery teamReviewing and implementing patient care plansEntering and managing ordersPatient evaluations and follow-up assessmentsDischarge planning and coordinationOngoing inpatient care managementProcedures & SkillsPreferred experience with:Removal of Hemovac drainsRemoval of JP drainsOperating Room ResponsibilitiesNo operating room duties requiredResidents assist in surgical proceduresAPP role is strictly focused on inpatient patient careQualificationsRequiredBoard Certified Physician AssistantActive Massachusetts licenseMinimum of 1 year of neurosurgery experienceEpic EMR experiencePreferredPediatric neurosurgery experienceExperience managing inpatient neurosurgical patientsComfort with drain management and removalCredentialingEstimated credentialing timeframe: approximately 90 daysMassachusetts license required at presentationNo licensing assistance availableWhy Consider This Opportunity?Academic medical center environmentDedicated inpatient neurosurgery roleNo operating room responsibilitiesCollaborative team with resident supportConsistent schedule with no overnight or holiday coverageOpportunity to work with a pediatric patient population"