Physician Assistant

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,641 - 199,642; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, seeks a Physician Assistant to join a public health hospital team in inpatient and outpatient medical disciplines. The PA will work under supervision and contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic management, EMS, and documentation. Schedule is 8:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with weekends and holidays assigned. The role includes patient care, exams, prescriptions, and collaboration with physicians and staff to promote healing

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Physical diagnosis

ECG interpretation

Medical records management

Safety practices

Education

PA program graduate

Job description

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Job Description - Physician Assistant (2600054Y)

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

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

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

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 / Afffirmative Action 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: Jul 27, 2026, 2:02:03 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 119,641.86 - 199,642.04 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : [e-mail] - 6173524250

Bargaining Unit: 07-MNA - Professional Health Care

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No