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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant Med-Surg ICU

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$136k-$174k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 15m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant – Med-Surg ICU, PA-Run Unit in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $135,720 - $173,867
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Differentials and premiums
  • Bonuses as applicable
  • Recognition programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant – Med-Surg ICU, PA-Run Unit.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment and management of medical and surgical patients, including diagnostic interventions and the development of care plans. They also perform bedside procedures and provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients in the ICU.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and possess a valid Massachusetts Physician Assistant license. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a PA is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Critical carePatient assessmentDiagnostic testingTreatment planningMedical history takingInterdisciplinary collaborationEmergency responseDocumentationMedication managementQuality controlPatient counseling

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Mass General Brigham ranks #3 of 22 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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About Mass General Brigham

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials and premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs