This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-224150-PA-MA Title: PA Dates Needed: October 5 - Ongoing (4-week increments, full-time)
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Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This facility is a large hospital operating as part of an academic health system. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support coordinated inpatient radiation oncology care delivery. Appropriate resources are in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians across multi-specialty radiation oncology service needs. About the Facility Location Boston is a historically significant city offering a range of cultural and recreational experiences. Clinicians on assignment may walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail and its 16 historic sites, take harbor cruises, observe wildlife on whale watching excursions, or visit the New England Aquarium. Neighborhoods such as Beacon Hill provide scenic settings for exploring the area on foot or by bike along the Charles River, and a short train trip connects the city to nearby Salem, known for its 1692 witch trials history and associated attractions. About the Clinician's Workday The Radiation Oncology Physician Associate will provide inpatient radiation oncology coverage on a day shift schedule, working either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week, with no call, no weekend, and no night requirements. Primary responsibilities include seeing inpatient consults, performing care coordination, and managing patients across multiple radiation oncology subspecialties, including thoracic, breast, and gastrointestinal oncology. The role also includes a component of inbasket management and administrative tasks such as patient calls and communication with patient families. All clinical documentation is to be completed through EPIC EMR.Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 7-25 patients on the inpatient list at any given time Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: None Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Number of New Consults: 0 Treatment Types: Radiation Oncology; multi-specialty experience required: thoracic, breast, GI, etc.; inpatient day shift; no call Why choose Locum Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract
