Locums Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a locums Thoracic Surgery position in Boston, MA. This is a night-shift, inpatient-focused opportunity providing coverage for a thoracic surgery service during a temporary maternity leave. The PA will work primarily with postoperative patients 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 will function as the primary overnight APP for the thoracic surgery service and will primarily care for postoperative and critically ill patients. Responsibilities include:

Rounding on approximately 15–25 patients per shift

Managing patients on the floor, step-down unit, and ICU following surgery

Evaluating and managing postoperative thoracic surgery patients

Chest tube, Blake drain, and pigtail catheter management

Patient assessment and treatment planning

Performing admissions and H&Ps for patients transferred from other hospitals

Completing the initial evaluation of transferred patients, with follow-up by the daytime team

Responding to urgent clinical issues and serving as a potential first responder to codes until the appropriate team member arrives

Collaborating with the overnight thoracic surgery fellow, who is available as a clinical resource and can assist during periods of high patient volume

Preferred Clinical Experience

Experience with the following 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 overnight thoracic surgery fellow is available as a resource and assists with the ER, rounds, and consultations. The PA may initially respond to urgent events while awaiting the fellow. A dedicated hospital code team is also available for emergencies.

Requirements

NCCPA Board Certification required

Minimum 1 year of experience

ACLS required

BLS required

DEA required