Physician Assistant Colorectal Surgery
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant Colorectal Surgery in 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.
Key Responsibilities
- provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Requirements
- required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $122K - $173K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Mass General Brigham in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Colorectal Surgery at Mass General Brigham a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Mass General Brigham is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $123k to $174k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($123k–$174k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Patient Management, Diagnostic Interventions, Therapeutic Interventions, Plan Of Care Development, Patient Evaluation, Medical Histories, Physical Examinations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations, including performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and developing appropriate plans of care. This involves providing direct care, counseling, and teaching across ambulatory, inpatient,...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Benefits, Career Advancement, Differentials, Premiums, Bonuses. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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