Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery

Boston, MA 02115

Specialty Neurological Surgery
Profession Physician Assistant

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Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA) | Boston, MA
Hook (2–3 sentences)
Join a hospital-based neurosurgery team with a consistent schedule of 3x 13-hour shifts per week (6a–7p), no nights and no holidays. You’ll receive a $151.32 hourly rate with a comprehensive W-2 medical benefits package and weekly pay via direct deposit. Start date is 09/07/2026, with credentialing anticipated to take up to 90 days.


Quick Facts
  • Location: 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
  • Start Date: 09/07/2026
  • End Date/Duration: Fixed term (duration not specified)
  • Shift: Day shift; 3x 13-hour shifts/week (6:00a–7:00p)
  • Hours/week: 39 hours/week (3 shifts x 13 hours)
  • Employment Type: Fixed
  • License/Certs: MA state license required; BC in Neurosurgery required
  • Experience: 1+ year minimum neuro experience required

Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Rate: $151.32/hour
  • Pay Schedule: Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit (W-2)
  • Medical Benefits (W-2): Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Referral Bonus: Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid Sick Time: Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
  • Support: 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success
  • Reimbursements: Licensure–certification and travel and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do
  • Round with the residents to review and execute the care plan for inpatient neurosurgery patients
  • Evaluate and follow up on patients who need to be seen, then coordinate next steps in the plan of care
  • Review, write, and place orders, supporting day-to-day inpatient management
  • Participate in discharge planning and related tasks for appropriate patients
  • Provide patient care only—no OR first-assist duties (resident support in the OR)
  • Work within the hospital’s documentation workflow using Epic
  • Support inpatient neurosurgery care for adult patients

What You NeedRequired
  • BC in Neurosurgery
  • MA state license
  • 1 year minimum neuro experience
  • Ability to work day shifts: 3x13 (6:00a–7:00p), no nights, no holidays
Preferred
  • Prior experience with drain management, including removing hemovac/J.P. drains

About the Assignment
This is an inpatient neurosurgery hospital assignment in Boston, caring for adult patients. You’ll collaborate closely with residents to implement inpatient plans, manage orders and follow-ups, and assist with discharge workflow—using Epic and focusing on patient care (not OR first-assist).

Credentialing timeframe: up to 90 days.
Travel: none indicated (not traveling).


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