JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Boston, MA
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 07, 2026 – Dec 07, 2026
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 3x 13hr shifts per week, 6a-7p, no nights, no holidays
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Inpatient rounding and care plan development with residents
  
• Review and manage orders and discharges
  
• Remove drains (hemovac/JP drains)
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active MA license
  
• Board: BC in Neurosurgery
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year neuro experience
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Round with residents and assist in developing patient care plans
  
• Review and update orders, manage discharges
  
• Provide inpatient care for neurosurgery patients (no OR duties)
  
• Remove drains (hemovac/JP drains) as needed
  
• Collaborate with resident team and attending physicians