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