Physician Assistant, Emergency Department, Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Listed compensation
$59 - $84/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Site: Martha's Vineyard 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 PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary role of the Emergency Department Physician Assistant will be to provide direct care management of Emergency Department (ED) patients in collaboration with the ED attending physician(s) and other members of a multidisciplinary ED team.
This position is specifically to improve care for patients being evaluated and treated in the ED. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: As a Physician Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness Perform age-appropriate history and physical Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient’s age specific need Monitor the effectiveness of treatments Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions Managing Chronic Medical Conditions Reconciling medication list Facilitating appointments to specialist Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient’s health status Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i. e.
Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling) Preventive Medicine Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e. g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies) Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy life style habits
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Physician Assistant certification
- Massachusetts license
- ACLS Certificate
- MCSR (Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration) EXPERIENCE
- Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
- EMR experience required
- Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
- Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
- Good communication skills, both spoken and written
- Willing and able to work in a team environment
- Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location One Hospital Road Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $59.04 - $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
1550 Martha's Vineyard 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.
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Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide direct care management for Emergency Department patients in collaboration with attending physicians and a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses, ordering diagnostic tests, and facilitating appropriate chronic care management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Physician Assistant certification and a Massachusetts license, along with ACLS and MCSR certifications. Proficiency in electronic medical records and strong communication skills are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Mass General Brigham ranks #5 of 13 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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