Gastroenterology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts
Job Reference: ORD-227093-PA-MA. Dates needed: November 12 — 4-week blocks, potentially longer. Day shift, outpatient clinic assignment. No call required. Board certification required. Locums duration.
About the Facility
The facility operates as a hospital-based IBD clinic structured to provide outpatient gastroenterology services to an adult patient population. The clinic maintains an established clinical team of 8-10 clinicians and 5 support staff to support coordinated care delivery. Clinical resources and protocols are in place to facilitate consistent IBD-focused care throughout each assigned coverage period.
About the Facility Location
The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of cultural, educational, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Cultural venues include the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Science, which features over 700 interactive exhibits and an IMAX domed theater. Historic neighborhoods with walkable streets, notable architecture, dining, and landmarks such as the Freedom Trail provide additional options, and cycling paths along the Charles River as well as a bike-sharing program offer accessible ways to explore the area during time away from clinical responsibilities.
About the Clinician's Workday
The gastroenterology physician associate 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, with prior experience managing Crohn's disease and Colitis preferred. An active PA license, board certification, and prescriptive authority are required for all clinicians considered for this role.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load: 16 patients per day
- Support Staff: 8-10 clinicians, 5 staff
- Patient Population: Adults
- Call Ratio/Schedule: Not applicable
- Location Type: Hybrid
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government Facility: No