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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant MSICU

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126.8K - $173.9K

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Job Description

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. 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

The Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is a pioneering 10-bed unit and the first Physician Assistant-run ICU in our hospital. Our PAs practice at the highest level of their license, providing comprehensive critical care to a diverse mix of medical and surgical patients in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.

Our clinical team is supported by critical care-trained attending physicians with expertise spanning Acute Care Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Radiology. We also work alongside a critical care-specialized pharmacist, respiratory therapists, and experienced ICU nurses — giving our PAs access to exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship at every level of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Med Surg ICU Physician Assistant (PA) is a member of the multidisciplinary Med Surg ICU provider team with patient care responsibilities. The Med Surg ICU is comprised of medical, emergency surgery, general surgery and thoracic surgery critical care patients.

The multidisciplinary care team consists of intensivist attendings from Surgery, Anesthesiology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Emergency Medicine and advanced practice providers.

Med Surg ICU PA reports to the Med Surg ICU Chief PA, Medical Director and administratively to the Administrative Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Daily supervision is provided by the attending intensivist covering the Med Surg ICU.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Duties: The PA should display the following skills and take part in the following tasks: 1. Performs patient admitting histories and physicals; records information accurately in patient record in a timely fashion. 2.

Performs bedside procedures, e. g.: insertion of lines and tubes; performs postoperative wound care and removal of tubes, lines, sutures, etc. 3. Examines and evaluates patients and assists in development of their treatment plan with attending intensivists. 4.

Appropriately responds to emergency situations; manages patient issues as they arise in the ICU, to the extent that the PA will obtain and evaluate studies/labs, write orders, obtain consultations and interpret lab values and x-rays with the assistance of the supervising physicians as necessary. 5.

Provides age specific care to medical/surgical intensive care patients from early adolescence through the geriatric ages. 6. Will work under the direction of supervising critical care attendings. 7. Provides teaching to medical students and physician assistant students and other health care personnel as appropriate. 8.

Stays up to date on the latest literature in surgical critical care practice. 9. Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and research efforts as directed by the service leadership. The PA should also initiate these efforts as appropriate. Non-Clinical Duties: 0. Leadership1.

Mentoring of various health care personnel. 2. Being supportive of team members and offering additional help when needed. - Professionalism/Professional Development0. Attend continuing medical education courses as appropriate. 1. Practice professional behavior at all times. 2.

Engage in activities to develop growth of self, team, and service. - Operations Support, Administrative Responsibilities0. Keep proficient in all IS systems appropriate to position. 1. Maintain awareness of documentation and its effect on reimbursement. 2. Continue to find ways to practice efficiently.

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 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.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $126,838.40 - $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

2200 The Brigham and Women's 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.

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 will provide comprehensive critical care to medical and surgical patients within a multidisciplinary ICU team. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, bedside procedures, developing treatment plans, and managing emergency situations under the direction of attending intensivists.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedical History TakingTreatment PlanningEmergency ResponseClinical ResearchMedical Literature Review

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Mass General Brigham ranks #5 of 13 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 70% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 37 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Mass General Brigham

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Pay
Comprehensive Benefits
Career Advancement Opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and Bonuses
Recognition Programs