Pays $122.8K - $224.9K — Hospital Medicine market median is ~$279k (44 jobs) · Top 25% in Hospital Medicine for work-life (6.1/10, vs 962 in this specialty)
Nocturnist Physician Assistant, Emergency Department
About the Role
Night shift. 6pm-6am. Level III Trauma Center. $122K-$225K. High acuity. 36 hrs/week. Weekends and holidays included. Mass General Brigham.
Join Mass General Brigham as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant, Emergency Department in Salem, Massachusetts. Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, 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.
Requirements
- Education.
- Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.
- Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
- Licenses and Credentials.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $122.8K - $224.9K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Work with Mass General Brigham in Salem, Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides direct emergency care, including performing physical exams and ordering diagnostic tests for diverse patient populations. They are also responsible for managing patients in the Medical Observation Unit, handling admission orders, and writing progress notes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Massachusetts, Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$269k across 88 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (2,694 listings).
Massachusetts's cost-of-living index is 135.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$174k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state — Massachusetts ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nocturnist Physician Assistant, Emergency Department at Mass General Brigham a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 962 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Hospital Medicine roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 44 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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