Critical Care Physician Assistant
Location: Boston, MA
Job Type: Locum Tenens / Full-Time
Overview:
A teaching hospital is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant to provide coverage in an ICU setting. This role functions as a responding clinician, focusing on patient management and coordination of care rather than performing procedures.
Compensation:
$110/hr
Assignment Details:
Start: August 1, 2026
Ongoing coverage
Full-time position
Schedule:
Rotating day and night shifts:
6:00 AM 7:00 PM
6:00 PM 7:00 AM
Includes weekends and holidays
Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month
Practice Details:
Setting: ICU (teaching hospital)
EMR: Epic
Adult and geriatric patient population
Multidisciplinary team with attending physicians, fellows, and APPs
Supervision provided on all shifts
Patient Volume:
Average daily census: 7 patients
Unit size: 10 beds
Responsibilities:
Participate in daily rounding with attending physicians
Manage patient care plans and clinical tasks
Respond to changes in patient condition
Collaborate with care team for ongoing management
No procedural responsibilities
Clinical Scope:
General ICU and medical-surgical patient management
Limited exposure to burn patients
No involvement in advanced procedures (e.g., intubations, lines, ventilator management, transplants, or complex neuro cases)
Requirements:
Board Certified Physician Assistant (Acute Care/Critical Care) Required
Active Massachusetts License Required
ACLS and BLS Required
DEA Required
Minimum 2 years of critical care experience Required
Epic experience Required
Must be local to the area Required
Credentialing:
Estimated timeframe: 90 days
