Physician Assistant Surgery II
Is $116K - $146K competitive?
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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 Tufts Medicine as a Physician Assistant – Urology Surgery in Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Manages a broad spectrum of patients and performs a wide range of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Physician’s Assistant program.
- Physician’s Assistance Licensure within the first three months following the receipt of a complete application for medical staff membership and privilege.
- Physician’s Assistant Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $116K - $146K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Tufts Medicine in Massachusetts, United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at Tufts Medicine 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
Tufts Medicine lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $116k to $146k 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
- Transparent compensation ($116k–$146k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnostic testing, Treatment planning, Clinical procedures, Medical history taking, Patient education, Urology, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient evaluations, order diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. They are responsible for managing acute and chronic conditions, performing clinical procedures, and educating patients on health m...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement, CME allowance, Malpractice coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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