Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 3
Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $95 – $102/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens assignment in Boston, Massachusetts. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Physician Assistant (PA):
• Provide coverage in the ICU setting during 6a-7p or 6p-7a shifts (days or nights)
• Perform a minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month, with preference for 4 weekend shifts per month (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; Friday nights count as weekends)
• Round with the Attending physician in the morning, complete tasks, and round again in the afternoon
• Act as a responding clinician in the ICU setting
• Manage bread and butter ICU and Med Surg cases, including 1 to 2 burn patients
• Perform no procedures; role is limited to responding clinician responsibilities only (no intubations, no lines, no vents, no transplants, no ECHO, no heads, no EVD, no complex neuro stroke)
• Utilize Epic as the EMR/charting software for documentation
• Maintain board certification in Acute Care with ICU experience
• Maintain valid Massachusetts state license (PAs only; NPs not considered due to licensing timeframe)
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Maintain active DEA registration
• Have a minimum of 2+ years of critical care experience
• Complete credentialing process within the required 90-day timeframe
• Apply for state licensure prior to client initiating the appointment process
• Report any hours worked beyond 40 per week for overtime consideration
• Self-report the first 8 hours of orientation as non-billable
Benefits for a Physician Assistant (PA):
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
- 24/7 Recruitment Support
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.