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Boston, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Faulkner Per Diem

Hospital MedicineIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$83.59-$95.84/hr

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Job Description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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

Per Diem Hourly Rate: $95.84hr.

Schedule: The requirement is only 2–3 shifts per quarter: one of those shifts would need to be a weekend shift.

The Department of Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a member of the inpatient General Medical Service team.

The PA/NP is responsible for assisting attending physicians in the medical management of patients assigned to the PA/NP service and to also work in the context of an integrated team which includes residents, medical students, and attendings.

The PA/NP works closely with the physician and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) are incorporated into all areas of practice.

Qualifications

For PA’s:

  • Must have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs.
  • Must have 4 years of college level education and baccalaureate degree or equivalent. (BS/MS joint programs are also acceptable; BS with PA certificates are acceptable for graduates before 1995).
  • Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PA/NPs is required.

For APRN’s

Completion of a master’s or post master’s degree in acute care, adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

  • Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body.
  • Current active licensure to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts.
  • One year of relevant full time experience as a PA/NP in this specialty, preferred, not required
  • Other previous Hands on patient care experience may be considered at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Licenses/Certifications

  • NCCPA/NP certified & complete CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.
  • License as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.
  • Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses.
  • NP must have current Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure/ Advanced Practice.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
  • Obtain ACLS certification by end of probationary period.
  • Complete BWFH Professionalism Program within 3 months of date of hire.
  • Complete BWFH Procedural Sedation Training, if determined necessary.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Full Time, 12 hour day shifts, some weekend, holiday coverage.

Please include a letter of intent with your application to include why you are interested in hospital medicine and your motivation to apply to this position. New grads should include details on your Resume/CV regarding your clinical rotations.

At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.

Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $95.84 - $83.59/Hourly
  • 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

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.

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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 or Nurse Practitioner will assist attending physicians in the medical management of patients within the inpatient General Medical Service team. They will work collaboratively with an integrated team to coordinate care plans that address the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Interpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsClinical assessmentInpatient careElectronic health recordsCare coordination

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$271k (24 salary observations; 93 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (391 salary observations; 3,120 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $176k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$280k
17
$280k-310k
2
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4
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1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
14%
CME allowance
11% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,161 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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