"Critical Care Physician AssistantLocation: Boston, MAJob Type: Locum Tenens / Full-TimeOverview: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/hrAssignment Details:Start: August 1, 2026Ongoing coverageFull-time positionSchedule:Rotating day and night shifts:6:00 AM 7:00 PM6:00 PM 7:00 AMIncludes weekends and holidaysMinimum of 2 weekend shifts per monthPractice Details:Setting: ICU (teaching hospital)EMR: EpicAdult and geriatric patient populationMultidisciplinary team with attending physicians, fellows, and APPsSupervision provided on all shiftsPatient Volume:Average daily census: 7 patientsUnit size: 10 bedsResponsibilities:Participate in daily rounding with attending physiciansManage patient care plans and clinical tasksRespond to changes in patient conditionCollaborate with care team for ongoing managementNo procedural responsibilitiesClinical Scope:General ICU and medical-surgical patient managementLimited exposure to burn patientsNo involvement in advanced procedures (e.g., intubations, lines, ventilator management, transplants, or complex neuro cases)Requirements:Board Certified Physician Assistant (Acute Care/Critical Care) RequiredActive Massachusetts License RequiredACLS and BLS RequiredDEA RequiredMinimum 2 years of critical care experience RequiredEpic experience RequiredMust be local to the area RequiredCredentialing:Estimated timeframe: 90 days"
