Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in Massachusetts

Physician Assistant | Family Practice
Location: Massachusetts
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice PA in Massachusetts!

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an inpatient assignment in Massachusetts. This 9-day assignment begins on Sep 1, 2026, with daily shifts from 7 AM to 3 PM, including 7:30 AM rounds. The role primarily involves rounding on sick patients, managing opioid use disorder, coordinating care with external providers, and supporting onsite mid-level staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Round on sick patients, with rounds beginning at 7:30 AM.
• Manage an addiction component for opioid use disorder.
• Possess familiarity with prenatal care, requiring consultation with an OBGYN provider in specific instances.
• Coordinate care with outside hospitals and doctors' offices.
• Provide support to the onsite mid-level staff.
• Conduct rounds for approximately 20-30 patients, focusing on issues and reasons for placement in the medical unit, often for detox.
• Perform significant administrative work, including collaborating with the dental team to clear patients for extractions and extensive emailing.
• See patients occasionally, with a volume of no more than 10 per day.
• Clean medical exam rooms and manage own procedures or cases.

Additional Information

• Work Setting: Inpatient.
• Patient Volume: Average 20-30 rounds daily, with up to 10 direct patient visits per day.
• Schedule: Daily shifts from 7 AM to 3 PM.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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