Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts
Job Reference: ORD-227093-NP-MA | Dates Needed: November 12 – 4 week blocks, potentially longer | Shift: Day Shift | Assignment: Outpatient Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Yes | Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The facility operates as a hospital-based IBD clinic structured to support outpatient gastroenterology coverage for an adult patient population. The clinic is staffed by 8–10 clinicians and 5 support staff, providing a collaborative clinical environment for coordinated GI care delivery. Established workflows and clinical resources are in place to facilitate continuity of care throughout each assigned coverage period.
About the Facility Location
The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of historical, cultural, and outdoor recreational activities suited to varied interests. Landmarks such as the Freedom Trail and the Massachusetts State House provide opportunities for historical exploration, while the Charles River corridor accommodates kayaking, sailing, and cycling. Cultural institutions including the Museum of Science, the New England Aquarium, and the Museum of Fine Arts offer exhibits and programs, many with free or discounted admission options. Distinct neighborhoods such as Beacon Hill, the North End, and Copley Square provide settings for walking, dining, and architectural discovery during time away from clinical responsibilities.
About the Clinician's Workday
The gastroenterology nurse practitioner will provide outpatient clinic coverage on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with no call responsibilities required. Clinical responsibilities include the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal conditions for an adult patient population, with an expected volume of 16 patients per day.
- GI experience is required
- Experience with Crohn's disease and colitis is preferred
- Active state NP license required
- Board certification required
- Prescriptive authority required
Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 16 patients per day
- Support Staff: 8–10 providers, 5 staff
- Patient Population: Adults
- Call Ratio/Schedule: n/a
- Location Type: Hybrid
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No