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Mass General Brigham
Wellesley, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Pay Range $65.25–$174K

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic assessmentX-ray interpretationTreatment planningMedical documentationPrescription managementAcute injury managementClinical evaluation

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).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,564 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$174kPhysician Assistant median $128k (middle half $110k–$156k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$164k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Massachusetts146 active4,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 62% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,564 Physician Assistant roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

47 jobs · 39 employers
15
<$150k
14
$150k-180k
10
$180k-210k
7
$210k-240k
1
$243k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery (Roseville, CA)

Sutter Health · Roseville, California

$175k-$243k
#2

Physician AssistantContract

Akicita Federal · Rosebud, South Dakota

$229k-$239k
#3

Physician Assistant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Full time)

$133k-$230k
#4

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedics- Full time

$133k-$230k
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,564 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Part-time options available
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Wellesley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.48M≈ 8.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,030/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.