A job description for a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant at a renowned hospital in Boston, MA. This locum tenens opportunity focuses on inpatient neurosurgery, where you will be engaged in adult patient care, working closely with residents to manage patient plans, orders, and discharges. The position offers a balanced schedule of three 13-hour shifts per week, with no night or holiday shifts required.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts per week, 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM, no nights, no holidays
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Boston, MA

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Start the day with rounds alongside residents to establish patient plans
– Manage and execute orders and see patients as needed
– Focus on patient care, excluding operative assistance, with potential for drain removals
– Collaborate with residents in maintaining patient care flow

Qualifications
– Board Certification in Neurosurgery required
– Minimum of 1 year of neuro experience
– Active state license in Massachusetts

Working Hours
– Three 13-hour shifts per week
– No nights or holidays

Skills
– Proficiency in using Epic for EMR/charting
– Ability to remove drains (hemovac/jp drains preferred)
– Strong collaborative skills for working with residents and patient care teams