PA - Cardiology - Locum Tenens - Newton, MA Area

Job description

A hospital in the Newton, MA area is seeking a Physician Assistant for a General Cardiology locum tenens opportunity covering medical leave starting October 1.

Position Details:
- Specialty: Physician Assistant - General Cardiology (Inpatient only)
- Coverage Type: Hospital, inpatient only
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4x10s, 8:00am-6:30pm
- Practice Setting: Hospital
- EMR: Epic
- Patient Age Group: Adult
- Reason for Coverage: Medical leave (starting October 1)
- Staffing model: 2-3 PAs working with 1 attending physician
- Locum responsibilities: New consults and follow-ups for hospitalist team
- No procedures
- No dedicated cardiac unit; mix of patient care and care coordination
- No call required

Requirements:
- Board Certification required
- Massachusetts (MA) state license required (facility not willing to license)
- DEA required
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- 2 references required prior to acceptance
- May involve 1-2 phone interviews

Travel: Open to flight, lodging, rental car.
Compensation Notes: OT rate same as regular rate; holiday rate is 1.4x.

Credentialing Timeframe: Standard 3-6 months (currently targeting ~180 days).

Opportunity Healthcare (OHC) is the nation's leading Advanced Practice Provider (APP) recruitment agency, specializing in locum tenens and permanent placement for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and CRNAs. With deep expertise in APP staffing, OHC connects top-tier providers with exceptional opportunities nationwide.

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Dan Pollock
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• Inpatient general cardiology coverage starting October 1
• Monday-Friday 4x10s, 8:00am-6:30pm; no call
• Travel package: flight, lodging, rental car covered