Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery (Physician Assistant)

Locum – Thoracic Surgery Physician AssistantLocation: Boston, MAFacility: Mass General BrighamSpecialty: Thoracic SurgeryPosition: LocumStart Date: 10/19/2026Duration: 5–6 months Schedule2–3 shifts per week12-hour night shifts6:30 PM–7:00 AMMonday–SundayNo call8-hour orientation (non-billable)Clinical DetailsInpatient hospital settingAdult & geriatric patients15–25 patients/shift, 25 maxPrimarily post-op patients from Step-down, OR, and ICUSolo coverage overnightThoracic Surgery fellow available for supportMay perform H&Ps for outside-hospital transfersCode team available; PA may be first responder until fellow arrivesEpic EMRRequired Experience/SkillsNCCPA certified1+ year experienceACLS & BLS requiredThoracic Surgery experience preferredExperience with:Chest tubesBlake drainsPigtailsABGsNGTG/J feeding tubes