Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Thoracic in Boston, MA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Thoracic
Location: Boston, MA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-PA-3455008
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: Thoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Boston, MA
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 19, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12hr shifts (6:30pm-7:00am) Monday- Sunday
  

• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 15-25 patients per shift
  
• Case Mix: Thoracic Surgery
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Fellow, Code Team
  
• Reason for Coverage: Maternity Leave Coverage
  

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (possible)
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
  

• Chest tube management
  
• Blake drain management
  
• Pigtail management
  
• ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)
  
• NGT (Nasogastric Tube)
  
• G and J feeding tubes
  
• H&P for transferred patients
  

• Licenses: No state license required
  
• Board: NCCPA
  
• DEA: Yes, required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year
  

• Manage thoracic surgery patients on the floor, step-down, and ICU.
  
• Perform chest tube, blake drain, and pigtail management.
  
• Obtain ABGs, insert NGT, and manage G and J feeding tubes.
  
• Serve as first responder for codes until fellow arrives.
  
• Conduct history and physical exams for transferred patients.