Physician Assistant

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, part of the Department of Public Health, is seeking a Physician Assistant to support inpatient and outpatient medical services. The PA will assist in diagnostic and therapeutic management under supervision and participate in rounds and care planning.

Typical schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly, with weekends and holidays as assigned, including four weekends and one holiday for vent and subacute inpatients.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical diagnosis and medical history-taking.
• Knowledge of electrocardiography and radiology fundamentals.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and medical terminology.
• Awareness of safety practices in medical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and examine patients through histories, exams, and labs.
• Prescribe medications and treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Perform and interpret diagnostics including labs, imaging, ECG.
• Carry out procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and fracture management.
• Counsel patients on physical and mental health, prevention, and family planning.
• Provide care for community and correctional health patients in inpatient settings.

Skills

Physical diagnosis

ECG interpretation

Medical records

Safety practices

Job description

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Job Description - Physician Assistant (2600077W)

Job Description

Description

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking caring, dynamic, and attentive applicants to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate public health hospital environment. The Physician Assistants (PA) assist in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings in medical disciplines.The PA works under the supervision, but not necessarily in the presence of a qualified licensed physician (supervision includes rounds and review of patients, periodic written & verbal review of performance).

Schedule

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week).

Days off are weekends, with other days off as assigned.

Covers 4 weekends and one holiday for vent and subacute inpatients.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive)

• Evaluate and examine patients through medical histories, physical exams, and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments tailored to patient needs.
• Perform and interpret routine and specialized diagnostics, including lab work, imaging, and electrocardiography.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures like injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and fracture management.
• Counsel patients on physical and mental health, disease prevention, family planning, and more.
• Provide care for community and correctional health patients in inpatient settings.
• Independently perform life-saving evaluations and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic medical records.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and the rapid response team, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in physical diagnosis, including medical history-taking and evaluations.
• Knowledge of electrocardiography and diagnostic radiology fundamentals.
• Familiarity with medical records and terminology.
• Awareness of safety practices in medical facilities.

Special Requirements

• Physician Assistant must be a graduate from a program for the education and training of Physician Assistants which has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, Department of Public Health (M.G.L. Chapter 112, ss. 9C-9H).

About the Shattuck Hospital

Shattuck provides a safety net for patients referred by teaching and community hospitals that require extended care and is an essential health care provider for patients facing challenges accessing high quality healthcare. The hospital is on the front lines of the opiate epidemic, leading in the innovative treatment of substance use disorders.

Shattuck provides a full range of services including acute care supported by a Medical Intermediate Care Unit, surgical services, telemetry, anesthesiology, pulmonary services, orthopedics, rehabilitative medicine, PICC/central line placement, advanced wound care, chemotherapy, and telemedicine. Comprehensive ancillaries and procedures include full clinical lab/pathology, CT and MRI, on-site pharmacy, sleep studies, EKG/ECHO and EEG.

In addition to the main hospital, 25 outpatient clinics coordinate “one-stop” medical and mental health care and offer the only ambulatory surgical service among the state hospitals. The clinical environment is strictly governed by regulatory standards that mandate day to day interventions and services

Pre-Offer Process

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov

ADA Reasonable Accommodation

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None

Special Requirements:

Physician Assistant must be a graduate from a program for the education and training of Physician Assistants which has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, Department of Public Health (M.G.L., Chapter 112, ss. 9C-9H).

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza

An Equal Opportunity / ... Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Job

Medical Services

Agency

Department of Public Health

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 29, 2026, 7:51:16 PM

Number of Openings

2

Salary

119,641.86 - 199,642.04 Yearly

If you have Diversity, ... contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : [e-mail] - 8573981891

Bargaining Unit : 07-MNA - Professional Health Care

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No