Physician Assistant, Family Medicine

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley, MA seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to support our Family Medicine practice. The PA will provide patient-centered primary care across ages, with 32 hours of direct patient care and 8 hours for administrative duties weekly.

The role requires a Master’s degree in PA, PA licensure, and at least 2 years of experience. Workdays are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant required.
• 2 years of PA experience required.
• Physician Assistant state license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and procedure settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Develops plans of care and follow-up based on results.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions per policies.
• Maintains high-quality documentation including progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate for patient population.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Bedside procedures

Team-based care

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

State license

Job description

Site

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

Our Family Medicine practice provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care for individuals and families across all stages of life. Services include annual physical examinations, routine health screenings, preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment of acute illnesses for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Our goal is to identify and address health risks early, promote healthy lifestyles, and deliver high-quality, coordinated care that supports long-term health and well-being.

To enhance practice operations, increase patient access, and deliver an exceptional patient experience, this role will include a combination of traditional primary care visits and same-day sick appointments. Providers practice autonomously at the top of their licensure while collaborating closely as part of a supportive, team-based care model.

We are seeking an experienced, full-time 40-hour Physician Assistant to support our office located at 981 Worcester Street in Wellesley, MA. We are open to our patients Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position includes 32 hours of direct patient care and 8 hours of administrative time each week. This provider's administrative day will either be on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

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] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

2 years of experience as a PA required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

We welcome Physician Assistant applicants of all experience levels. Prior clinical experience strongly preferred.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

981 Worcester Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135,720.00 - $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, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation