Neurosurgery Locum Tenens Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Job at HPA Healthcare, Massachusetts

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  • HPA Healthcare
  • Massachusetts

Job Description

Position Overview

A Massachusetts academic medical center is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient neurosurgery coverage . This locum assignment offers 12-hour shifts, three days per week, with no call responsibilities. The ideal candidate has recent neurosurgery or surgical inpatient experience and is comfortable managing neurosurgical patients in collaboration with residents and APP colleagues.

Assignment Highlights

  • Competitive Pay: Package ranks in the Top 12–15% of APP inpatient neurosurgery locums nationally

  • Coverage Dates: Nov 3, 2025 – Feb 3, 2026 (3-month contract)

  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week

  • Setting: Inpatient – Neurosurgery service

  • Procedures: JP drain removals (preferred but not required)

  • Patient Load: 5–12 patients per day

  • Support Team: Multiple APPs and residents on service; no OR duties and no critical procedures required

  • Call: None

  • Interview Process: Virtual interview via Zoom

  • Agency Note: HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission–certified. Prepaid travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are included.

Responsibilities

  • Manage inpatient neurosurgery patients in an acute care setting.

  • Perform patient rounds, admissions, consults, and discharges.

  • Conduct JP drain removals and routine bedside procedures (preferred).

  • Collaborate with residents, APPs, and attending neurosurgeons to deliver coordinated care.

  • Document thoroughly and accurately in EMR (Epic).

  • Respond to patient status changes in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Skills & Experience

  • Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant

  • Active Massachusetts license (required)

  • DEA and CSR required

  • Prior inpatient neurosurgery or surgical hospitalist experience strongly preferred

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary academic team

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Shift work, 3 days per week,

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