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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Rotating BWH

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$143,874

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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

Cardiac Surgery PA inpatient position working 13-hour days, rotating days/nights in the cardiac surgery ICU and step-down units, working with cardiac surgeons and ICU staff. The BWH Cardiac Surgery Service is a 24/7 PA run service, therefore, working a rotation of nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Starting annual base salary for inpatient cardiac surgery tier PA: $143,874.

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. 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 preferred. Will consider outstanding candidates as new graduates or with less than 2 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
  • 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)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $143,874 - /
  • 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.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will manage cardiac surgery patients in ICU and step-down units, performing assessments, diagnostic tests, and bedside procedures. They are responsible for developing care plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with surgeons and ICU staff.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Inpatient CarePatient AssessmentDiagnostic InterventionsMedical History TakingClinical DocumentationEmergency ResponseCardiothoracic CareInterpreting Diagnostic TestsCare PlanningPatient Counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Rotating BWH at Mass General Brigham a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 370 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Mass General Brigham ranks #2 of 10 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 370 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required