Physician Assistant, Orthopedics

Mass General Brigham; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton‑Wellesley Hospital. The role offers an hourly pay rate with evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday differentials, and requires a minimum of two shifts per month.

Responsibilities include rounds, diagnostic testing, wound care, and collaborat ion with attending surgeons to develop treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree – Physician Assistant required.
• Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state/country.
• Experience as a PA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and present findings to supervising surgeons to guide treatment.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as part of care.
• Perform procedures such as wound care, splints, charts; assist with surgeries as needed.
• Conduct daily rounds and participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Educate patients and families and support student training.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree – Physician Assistant

Job description

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

We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Orthopedics team at Newton‑Wellesley Hospital. The departmental pay rate for this position is $86.00 per hour, plus applicable evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday differentials. Per diem providers are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month. Schedules are finalized several months in advance, providing flexibility to select from a variety of shifts, including weekend days, evenings, nights, and holidays. Depending on departmental needs and provider availability, shifts range from 6 to 12 hours in duration. This position is based on the NWH Main Campus, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluating patients and presenting findings to attending surgeons to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: wound care; tube and drain insertion management, and removal; suturing and suture removal; splint, brace, and cast application and removal; medication administration, including IV push medications and steroid/anesthetic injections; central venous line removal; electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Conducting daily patient rounds
• Participating in discharge planning and care coordination
• Educating and counseling patients and their families
• Assisting with the orientation of medical students, physician assistant students, and surgical residents to the clinical environment, patient care practices, and hospital policies
• Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives

Education and Licensure

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

Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Pay Range $65.25 - $83.59/Hourly Grade 7

Compensation and Benefits

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 to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.