Locums Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a locums ThoracicSurgery position in Boston, MA. This is a night-shift, inpatient-focusedopportunity providing coverage for a thoracic surgery service during atemporary maternity leave. The PA will work primarily with postoperativepatients on the floor, step-down unit, OR recovery, and ICU. Compensation: $130- $140 Per Hour Position Highlights Schedule: 2–3 shifts per week Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:30 PM–7:00 AM Days: Monday–Sunday, based on coverage needs Call: No call Daily Census: Approximately 15–25 patients per shift Practice Setting: Inpatient Thoracic Surgery EMR: Not specified Clinical Responsibilities The locums PA willfunction as the primary overnight APP for the thoracic surgery service and willprimarily care for postoperative and critically ill patients. Responsibilitiesinclude: Rounding onapproximately 15–25 patients per shift Managingpatients on the floor, step-down unit, and ICU following surgery Evaluating andmanaging postoperative thoracic surgery patients Chest tube,Blake drain, and pigtail catheter management Patientassessment and treatment planning Performingadmissions and H&Ps for patients transferred from other hospitals Completing theinitial evaluation of transferred patients, with follow-up by the daytimeteam Responding tourgent clinical issues and serving as a potential first responder to codesuntil the appropriate team member arrivesCollaboratingwith the overnight thoracic surgery fellow, who is available as a clinicalresource and can assist during periods of high patient volume Preferred Clinical Experience Experience with thefollowing is highly beneficial: Chest tube/Blake drain/pigtail management Arterial blood gases (ABG) Nasogastric tubes (NGT) G-tubes and J-tubes/feeding tubes Postoperative thoracic surgery care ICU and step-down patient management An overnightthoracic surgery fellow is available as a resource and assists with the ER,rounds, and consultations. The PA may initially respond to urgent events whileawaiting the fellow. A dedicated hospital code team is also available foremergencies. Requirements NCCPA Board Certification required Minimum 1 year of experience ACLS required BLS required DEA required #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR)