Hematology/Oncology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts
Assignment Overview
Job Reference ID: ORD-223541-PA-MA. Dates Needed: October 5 – Ongoing. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Outpatient Clinic. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums.
About the Facility
The facility operates as a large hospital within an academic health system, providing a broad range of specialized clinical services supported by established protocols and infrastructure. The hematology clinic is staffed by 12–13 physicians, with possible RN support and administrative personnel to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery. The facility maintains the clinical resources necessary to support locum tenens clinicians across all assigned coverage periods.
About the Location
The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of cultural, historical, and outdoor attractions suited to varied interests. Notable public green spaces, world-class museums, and distinct neighborhoods with recognized architectural and cultural character provide varied options during time away from clinical duties. Clinicians may also explore nearby coastal destinations, with options for harbor cruises, walking tours, and day trips to surrounding areas.
Schedule & Work Arrangement
- Full-time outpatient hematology coverage in an ambulatory clinic setting
- Schedule: five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week
- Hybrid onsite/telehealth arrangement available
- Day shift only; no call or weekend coverage required
- All clinical documentation via EPIC EMR
Clinical Scope & Responsibilities
- Evaluation and management of benign hematology conditions
- Ambulatory hematology, anticoagulation management, sickle cell disease, and bleeding disorders
- Leukemia background considered beneficial
- Patient population: Adults
- Case load: 8–10 patients per day
- Number of new consults: 0
Requirements & Qualifications
- Board certification required
- Prescriptive authority required
- Experience with benign hematology (ambulatory, anticoagulation, sickle cell, bleeding disorders)
- Leukemia experience beneficial
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Support Staff & Resources
- 12–13 physician colleagues
- Possible RN support
- Administrative staff
- On-site location with full clinical resources
Additional Details
- Location Type: On-Site
- Government Facility: No
- Treatment Types: Benign Hematology (ambulatory, anticoagulant, sickle cell, bleeding disorders); leukemia background beneficial