Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in MA
- ID: 209875A
- Updated September 15th, 2025
- Job ID 209875A
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MA
- Practice Setting Correctional Facility
- Duration 60 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts. This opportunity begins on Sep 29, 2025, with evening shifts from 3pm to 11pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will bring prior corrections experience and be comfortable managing cases involving addiction, opioid use disorder, and prenatal care coordination, working alongside a multidisciplinary team.Job Details
- Location: Massachusetts
- Start Date: Sep 29, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Evening shift, 3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday
Responsibilities and Duties
- Round on sick patients during designated time windows, beginning at 7:30
- Manage and coordinate care for patients with addiction and opioid use disorder
- Provide support for prenatal care and consult with obstetric providers as needed
- Collaborate closely with midlevel providers and coordinate with outside hospitals and doctors offices
- Serve as a resource for onsite clinical teams, with regional director support available by phone
- Ensure effective management of patient care within a correctional environment
Additional Information
- Corrections experience required; no recent graduates
- Must hold an active Massachusetts license as a Physician Assistant
- Familiarity with prenatal care and addiction medicine strongly preferred
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided