Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine Needed in MA

  • ID: 220939B
  • Updated July 25th, 2026

  • Job ID 220939B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Occupational Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State MA
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in Massachusetts is seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 1-day assignment starting Sep 25, 2026. This role involves 7:30am - 3:30pm shifts, providing standard care for minor work-related injuries, including splinting and suturing, and managing walk-in patients from a local construction site. The Physician Assistant will also determine when X-rays are needed, examine tetanus vaccination status, document employer-requested drug tests, and make return-to-work determinations.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Standard care of minor injuries
  • Splinting and suturing as needed
  • Refer severe cases to nearby hospital
  • Determine when X-ray is needed (medical assistant can order on-site same day)
  • Examine tetanus vaccinations for administration by medical assistant
  • Document employer requested drug tests, administered by medical assistant
  • Determine when patient will be able to return to work in documentation


Additional Information

  • Board Certified in Occupational Medicine
  • EMR: Athenahealth
  • Cases include work-related injuries such as lacerations, twisted knees, sprains, chemical exposures, foreign bodies in the eye, and concussions. Patients will be walk-ins from a local construction site.
  • Shift hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm


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

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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