Physician Assistant - OB/GYN (Locum Tenens) Description
We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) specializing in OB/GYN for a locum tenens opportunity in Massachusetts. This inpatient-focused role begins as soon as credentialed and runs for an initial 3-month assignment. The provider will support a high-acuity labor and delivery service with 24/7 interdisciplinary coverage in place. This is a nights and weekends inpatient role within a busy delivery service.
About the facility
- Acute care hospital
- Approximately 1,200 deliveries annually
- Inpatient labor and delivery service
- EPIC EMR system
- 24/7 coverage by OB MDs, PAs, and CNMs
- Variable inpatient census and patient volume
- Expedited credentialing available ( days)
- EPIC training required during onboarding
Compensation:
Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.
Travel expenses reimbursed, including:
- Mileage
- Rental car
- Hotel
- Flight
Malpractice Covered
Job Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient OB/GYN care in labor and delivery setting
- Support management of active labor, deliveries, and postpartum care
- Collaborate with OB physicians, PAs, and certified nurse midwives
- Respond to inpatient obstetric needs during scheduled shifts
- Assist with high-acuity obstetric patient management
- Document patient care in EPIC EMR
- Maintain adherence to hospital protocols and safety standards
Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant license required at submission
- PA-C certification required
- OB/GYN inpatient experience preferred
- Must be comfortable with night and weekend inpatient shifts
- Strong clinical decision-making in high-acuity settings
- EPIC EMR experience required or willingness to complete training
Working Hours
- Start: As soon as credentialed
- Assignment length: 3 months
- Schedule: Full-time, 3 shifts per week
- Shift times: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
- Nights and weekends required
- Call requirement: 3 shifts per week (inpatient coverage)
Skills
- Labor and delivery management
- Inpatient obstetric care
- High-acuity patient assessment
- Team-based collaboration in OB settings
- EPIC EMR proficiency
- Ability to manage variable inpatient volumes
- Strong communication under pressure
