PA / Surgery - Thoracic / Massachusetts / Locum tenens / Lucrative Thoracic Surgery Locums
WhiteCoat Locums is looking for PA / Surgery - Thoracic / Massachusetts / Locum tenens / Lucrative Thoracic Surgery Locums in Boston, MA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3853051628 is live since 2026-09-26 19:52:34.
"Thoracic Surgery Physician AssistantAssignment DetailsLocation: Boston, MassachusettsProvider Type: Physician AssistantSpecialty: Thoracic SurgeryPractice Setting: Inpatient / Acute Care HospitalCoverage Type: Scheduled Night Coverage / No CallStart Date: October 19, 2026Expected Duration: Approximately 5-6 MonthsCoverage Reason: Maternity LeaveEMR: EpicCompensation:$140/hrScheduleMonday-Sunday2-3 Shifts Per Week12-Hour Night ShiftsShift: 6:30 PM-7:00 AMNo CallPatient Population / VolumePatient Population: Adults and GeriatricsApproximately 15-25 Patients Per ShiftMaximum Census Typically 25 PatientsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Inpatient Thoracic Surgery CoverageManage Postoperative Thoracic Surgery PatientsManage Patients on the Inpatient Floor, Step-Down Unit, and Patients Transferred From the OR or ICUPerform History and Physical Examinations for Patients Transferred From Outside HospitalsProvide Initial Response to Urgent Clinical Situations Until Additional Support ArrivesManage Chest Tubes, Blake Drains, and Pigtail CathetersPerform and Manage ABGsManage Nasogastric TubesManage G-Tubes and J-TubesRequired Procedures / SkillsThoracic Surgery Patient ManagementPostoperative Patient ManagementChest Tube ManagementBlake Drain ManagementPigtail Catheter ManagementABGNasogastric Tube ManagementG-Tube ManagementJ-Tube ManagementHistory and Physical ExaminationsClinical Environment / SupportPhysician Assistant Provides Primary Overnight Floor CoverageThoracic Surgery Fellow Available Overnight for SupportFellow Also Covers the Emergency Department, Rounding, and ConsultationsCode Team Available for EmergenciesRequirementsNCCPA Certification - RequiredMinimum of 1 Year of Experience - RequiredACLS - RequiredBLS - RequiredDEA Registration - RequiredEpic Experience - PreferredMassachusetts License Not Required at SubmissionCandidates Requiring Licensure Will Not Be AcceptedCredentialingStandard Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 DaysTemporary Privileges May Be Considered"
"Thoracic Surgery Physician AssistantAssignment DetailsLocation: Boston, MassachusettsProvider Type: Physician AssistantSpecialty: Thoracic SurgeryPractice Setting: Inpatient / Acute Care HospitalCoverage Type: Scheduled Night Coverage / No CallStart Date: October 19, 2026Expected Duration: Approximately 5-6 MonthsCoverage Reason: Maternity LeaveEMR: EpicCompensation:$140/hrScheduleMonday-Sunday2-3 Shifts Per Week12-Hour Night ShiftsShift: 6:30 PM-7:00 AMNo CallPatient Population / VolumePatient Population: Adults and GeriatricsApproximately 15-25 Patients Per ShiftMaximum Census Typically 25 PatientsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Inpatient Thoracic Surgery CoverageManage Postoperative Thoracic Surgery PatientsManage Patients on the Inpatient Floor, Step-Down Unit, and Patients Transferred From the OR or ICUPerform History and Physical Examinations for Patients Transferred From Outside HospitalsProvide Initial Response to Urgent Clinical Situations Until Additional Support ArrivesManage Chest Tubes, Blake Drains, and Pigtail CathetersPerform and Manage ABGsManage Nasogastric TubesManage G-Tubes and J-TubesRequired Procedures / SkillsThoracic Surgery Patient ManagementPostoperative Patient ManagementChest Tube ManagementBlake Drain ManagementPigtail Catheter ManagementABGNasogastric Tube ManagementG-Tube ManagementJ-Tube ManagementHistory and Physical ExaminationsClinical Environment / SupportPhysician Assistant Provides Primary Overnight Floor CoverageThoracic Surgery Fellow Available Overnight for SupportFellow Also Covers the Emergency Department, Rounding, and ConsultationsCode Team Available for EmergenciesRequirementsNCCPA Certification - RequiredMinimum of 1 Year of Experience - RequiredACLS - RequiredBLS - RequiredDEA Registration - RequiredEpic Experience - PreferredMassachusetts License Not Required at SubmissionCandidates Requiring Licensure Will Not Be AcceptedCredentialingStandard Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 DaysTemporary Privileges May Be Considered"