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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant Infectious Disease Per Diem

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$59.04-$83.59/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant – Infectious Disease, Per Diem, Weekdays 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

  • Pay rate: $59.04 - $83.59/hour.
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
  • Recognition programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide inpatient consultation and direct care for patients within the Infectious Disease division, including transplant and oncology populations. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, developing care plans, and executing bedside procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and possess a valid state license. Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant is preferred, along with the ability to manage clinical documentation and respond effectively in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history takingDiagnostic testingTreatment planningInfectious disease managementQuality controlEmergency responseCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical counseling

Infectious Disease — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 73% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Infectious Disease Per Diem at Mass General Brigham a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,836 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 33 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician Assistant roles

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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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, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs