Physician Assistant - Asthma Research

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant for asthma research and clinical practice. This PCORI-funded study spans 25 recruitment sites and 4,100 participants, integrating clinical care with research leadership.

The PA will act as a clinical liaison, assist with adverse event reviews, ensure accurate study documentation, and collaborate with the study pharmacist. Direct patient care occurs in the Asthma Clinic one day per week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Experience as a licensed PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Asthma Clinic one day per week.
• Serve as clinical liaison to recruitment sites and study operations committee.
• Review adverse events across recruitment sites and help finalize safety reports.
• Support accuracy and completeness of study documentation, including consent forms and educational materials.
• Collaborate with the study pharmacist on prescription-related issues.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Research coordination

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Physician Assistant - Asthma Research and Clinical Practice

The Physician Assistant will play a highly visible and impactful role in a five-year, PCORI-funded asthma research study evaluating two evidence-based interventions across 4,100 participants. Working in close partnership with the Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary study team, this role brings clinical insight, research coordination, and patient-centered expertise to support study operations, participant safety, and successful protocol implementation across a network of 25 recruitment sites.

This is a unique opportunity for a PA who is energized by both research and clinical practice. The position combines research leadership, cross-site collaboration, clinical consultation, and limited direct patient care within the Asthma Clinic.

Research and Study Leadership

• Serve as a clinical liaison to recruitment sites and the study operations committee, offering guidance on clinical treatment protocols, implementation questions, and study-related clinical issues.
• Contribute as a key member of the exacerbation adjudication team by reviewing electronic medical record data, patient-reported information, and exacerbation reports to confirm primary outcome events.
• Support the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of study documentation, including consent forms, participant-facing educational materials, and clinical content.
• Review adverse events across all recruitment sites and help finalize network-wide safety reports.
• Partner with the study pharmacist to resolve prescription-related issues and participate in monthly prescription committee meetings.

Clinical Responsibilities

In addition to research responsibilities, the PA will provide direct patient care in the Asthma Clinic one day per week. The PA will also serve as backup to the Director of the Asthma Research Center for asthma-related clinical issues affecting clinic patients, helping ensure continuity of care and timely clinical support

Summary:

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] -MA A License required

Experience

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135,720 - $173,867.20/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, ce