Physician Assistant - Med-Surg ICU

1 month ago
Boston, Massachusetts$59.04 - $83.59/hrPer Diem / PRNCritical Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024 · MA adjusted

Below Market
Salary Percentile18th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

43% below median for Physician Assistant in MA — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant – Med-Surg ICU, Per Diem in 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • HR Only required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $59.04 - $83.59/hr

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Physician Assistant – Med-Surg ICU, Per Diem.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient ManagementDiagnostic InterventionsTherapeutic InterventionsPlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient EvaluationPreceptingDirect Patient CareCounselingPatient TeachingHistory TakingPhysical ExaminationsLaboratory InterpretationDiagnostic Test InterpretationPrescription WritingMedical Documentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Med-Surg ICU at Mass General Brigham a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Critical Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care position at Mass General Brigham is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $59k to $83k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $83000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($59k–$83k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Patient Management, Diagnostic Interventions, Therapeutic Interventions, Plan Of Care Development, Patient Evaluation, Precepting, Direct Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations, including performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and developing appropriate plans of care. This role also involves providing direct care, counseling, and teaching across ambulatory, ...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, Career advancement opportunities, Differentials, premiums, and bonuses, Recognition programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Critical Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums, and bonuses
Recognition programs
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago