Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic
Listed compensation
Pay Range $65.25–$174K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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
Patients with an orthopedic or sports-related injury to muscles, bones or joints can receive same-day care at a Mass General Brigham Orthopedics Walk-in. Our walk-in locations are staffed by expertly trained clinicians, providing physical examinations, diagnostic imaging (including x-rays), and comprehensive evaluations to ensure fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment that gets patients on the road to recovery as soon as possible. Our Orthopedic Walk-In clinic is staffed by Orthopedic Physician Assistants and supported by board-certified surgeons from Newton-Wellesley Sports Medicine. Our team can assist with any orthopedic or sports medicine issue and is available to anyone in the community, with no appointment necessary. Services for adults and children (ages 5 and up) include:
- Achilles tendon pain
- Ankle injuries/sprains
- Arthritis/joint pain
- Bicep injury
- Bursitis
- Closed (bloodless) fractures
- Collar bone injury
- Elbow injuries/pain
- Finger/thumb injuries/pain
- Foot/toe injuries
- Hamstring injuries
- Hip injuries/pain
- Knee injuries/pain
- Muscle stiffness
- Numbness
- Shin splints
- Shoulder injuries/pain
- Sprains
- Tendonitis
- Elbow pain
- Tingling
- Torn muscles
- Wrist pain
We are seeking full-time and part-time Physician Assistants to support our Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinics located at 978 Worcester Street (Route 9) in Wellesley and 73 Guest Street in Boston. We can offer a schedule of 18-40 hours per week, with 20% of the PA's scheduled time dedicated to administrative responsibilities.
Our primary need is for evening and weekend coverage. Clinic hours are:
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Weekday evening shifts: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This role offers flexibility in scheduling while providing the opportunity to work in a fast-paced sports medicine environment caring for patients with acute orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
- Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
- Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
- Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
- 2 years of experience as a PA required
- Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location: 978-980 Worcester Street
Pay Range
$65.25 - $173,867.20/Annual
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
4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.
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 is responsible for the assessment and management of patients with orthopedic or sports-related injuries, including performing physical exams and diagnostic interventions. They will develop and implement plans of care, order medications, and provide high-quality documentation for patient encounters.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Sports Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$174k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,564 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $174k | Physician Assistant median $128k (middle half $110k–$156k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$164k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Massachusetts | 146 active | 4,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 62% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physician Assistant listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Mass General Brigham | #6 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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