Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurology - Pediatric in Massachusetts
Lancesoft Inc
MassachusettsStart: ASAP
Shift: Days - 5 x 13 hours
Description
Physician Assistant | Neurology - Pediatric Location: Massachusetts Employer: Lancesoft Inc Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 13 hours Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
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Schedule & Hours: Three 13-hour day shifts per week (6:00 AM – 7:00 PM). Includes a schedule split across weekdays and weekends. No night shifts, no call, and no holiday commitments.
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Clinical Scope & Workflow: Purely inpatient medical management and floor care dedicated to pediatric patients.
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Daily Routine: Start the day rounding collaboratively alongside the neurosurgery resident team to establish patient care plans.
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Duties: Review clinical findings, manage acute inpatient charting, initiate medical orders, perform floor assessments, and coordinate patient discharges.
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Procedural Preference: Preferred clinical ability to manage and safely remove surgical drains (e.g., Hemovac and Jackson-Pratt / JP drains).
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Operating Room Note: The facility hosts a resident program that manages all surgical first-assist duties in the OR. This APP role is strictly focused on pediatric floor care and clinical management; no OR time or surgical assistance is required.
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Patient Population: Pediatric patients (Neonates, Infants, Children, and Adolescents).
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Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Fully integrated utilizing Epic charting software.
Requirements
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Education & Board Certification: Active Board Certification (NCCPA) required.
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License Required: Must hold an active, unrestricted Massachusetts (MA) State License in hand at the time of application.
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Experience Level: Minimum of 1 year of dedicated clinical experience in neurosurgery or neurological floor care is required. Past exposure to pediatric clinical environments is highly valued.
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EMR Proficiency: Recent, hands-on charting experience with Epic software is required.