Physician Assistant, Family Medicine
Listed compensation
$136k-$174k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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
- $135720.00 - $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.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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.
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 provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care, including physical exams, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. They are responsible for assessing patients, developing care plans, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within a team-based model.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Family Medicine at Mass General Brigham a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 682 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Mass General Brigham ranks #3 of 16 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 64% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% 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 ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k 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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