Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Position Overview: A leading academic hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its Adult Neurosurgery inpatient team on a locum tenens basis. This role focuses exclusively on inpatient neurosurgical patient management and provides an opportunity to work alongside residents and multidisciplinary care teams in a high-acuity hospital setting. Schedule 3 shifts per week 13-hour day shifts (6:00 AM 7:00 PM)No night coverage No call responsibilities No holiday coverage required Weekend coverage may be included as part of the regular schedule Practice Setting Acute care hospital Adult and geriatric patient population Inpatient neurosurgery service Epic electronic medical record system

Responsibilities: Participate in daily inpatient neurosurgery rounds with residents and attending physicians Review patient care plans and implement treatment recommendations Enter and manage patient orders Conduct patient evaluations and follow-up assessments as needed Coordinate discharge planning and patient transitions of care Collaborate closely with physicians, residents, nurses, and ancillary staff Provide direct patient care throughout hospitalization Preferred experience with removal of surgical drains, including Hemovac and Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains

Note: This position is focused on inpatient patient care. Operating room responsibilities are not included.

Requirements: Board Certified Physician Assistant Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant license Minimum of 1 year of neurosurgery experience required Experience in inpatient neurosurgical patient management preferred Proficiency with Epic EMR required