HPA Healthcare
Physician Assistant / Surgery - Neurological / Massachusetts / Locums to Perm /
HPA Healthcare, Milton, Massachusetts, United States
Position Overview
A Massachusetts academic medical center is seeking an
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
to provide
inpatient neurosurgery coverage . This locum assignment offers 12-hour shifts, three days per week, with no call responsibilities. The ideal candidate has recent neurosurgery or surgical inpatient experience and is comfortable managing neurosurgical patients in collaboration with residents and APP colleagues.
Assignment Highlights
Competitive Pay:
Package ranks in the
Top 12?15% of APP inpatient neurosurgery locums nationally
Coverage Dates:
Nov 3, 2025 ? Feb 3, 2026 (3-month contract)
Schedule:
12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
Setting:
Inpatient ? Neurosurgery service
Procedures:
JP drain removals (preferred but not required)
Patient Load:
5?12 patients per day
Support Team:
Multiple APPs and residents on service; no OR duties and no critical procedures required
Call:
None
Interview Process:
Virtual interview via Zoom
Agency Note:
HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission?certified. Prepaid travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are included.
Responsibilities
Manage inpatient neurosurgery patients in an acute care setting.
Perform patient rounds, admissions, consults, and discharges.
Conduct JP drain removals and routine bedside procedures (preferred).
Collaborate with residents, APPs, and attending neurosurgeons to deliver coordinated care.
Document thoroughly and accurately in EMR (Epic).
Respond to patient status changes in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Skills & Experience
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant
Active Massachusetts license (required)
DEA and CSR required
Prior inpatient neurosurgery or surgical hospitalist experience strongly preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary academic team
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
to provide
inpatient neurosurgery coverage . This locum assignment offers 12-hour shifts, three days per week, with no call responsibilities. The ideal candidate has recent neurosurgery or surgical inpatient experience and is comfortable managing neurosurgical patients in collaboration with residents and APP colleagues.
Assignment Highlights
Competitive Pay:
Package ranks in the
Top 12?15% of APP inpatient neurosurgery locums nationally
Coverage Dates:
Nov 3, 2025 ? Feb 3, 2026 (3-month contract)
Schedule:
12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
Setting:
Inpatient ? Neurosurgery service
Procedures:
JP drain removals (preferred but not required)
Patient Load:
5?12 patients per day
Support Team:
Multiple APPs and residents on service; no OR duties and no critical procedures required
Call:
None
Interview Process:
Virtual interview via Zoom
Agency Note:
HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission?certified. Prepaid travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are included.
Responsibilities
Manage inpatient neurosurgery patients in an acute care setting.
Perform patient rounds, admissions, consults, and discharges.
Conduct JP drain removals and routine bedside procedures (preferred).
Collaborate with residents, APPs, and attending neurosurgeons to deliver coordinated care.
Document thoroughly and accurately in EMR (Epic).
Respond to patient status changes in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Skills & Experience
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant
Active Massachusetts license (required)
DEA and CSR required
Prior inpatient neurosurgery or surgical hospitalist experience strongly preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary academic team