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Mass General Brigham
Newton, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

Emergency MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$136k-$174k

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Job Description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group, 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

At the Newton Wellesley Emergency Department, we care for approximately 75,000 patients every year. Our facility includes 35,000 square feet of space with both adult and pediatric trauma rooms. The emergency room treatment area is divided into an adult 44 bed general emergency area open 24 hours per day.

A separate 8-bed pediatric emergency area is open up to 21hrs per day 8am-5am. This area is staffed with specialty trained pediatric emergency physicians and child life specialists.

Our Physician Assistants work under the supervision and direction of our board-certified emergency medicine physicians to ensure high quality, safe and timely care for patients with various chief complaints. The PA team manages high acuity patients and procedures.

They have the opportunity to teach PA students and benefit from our own educational program to develop as a clinician. The PA may assume care for patients of all ages and will support all areas of the department.

The PA will also perform medical screening exams and respond to any acute developments during the patients stay.

Location & Shift Information

Our Emergency Department is located on the Newton Wellesley Hospital main campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02462.

We are looking for a Nocturnist PA to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and Holidays are included.

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)
  • Overnight Physician Assistants must be highly independent and capable of practicing with minimal supervision. Applicants must have at least two years of Emergency Department experience as a Physician Assistant.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $135720.00 - $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

0400 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, 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 is responsible for assessing and managing patients in the emergency department, including performing medical screenings and bedside procedures. They also develop care plans, interpret diagnostic tests, and provide direct patient care while working under the supervision of board-certified physicians.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningMedical DocumentationTrauma CarePediatric Emergency CareClinical TeachingMedication ManagementAcute Care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 83% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$136k–$174kEmergency Medicine median $128k (middle half $110k–$156k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$146k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Massachusetts19 active1,073 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 9% remote · 83% no call · 69% no weekends35 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment619 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demand#1 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings479 in the last 30 days456 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$345k
22
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0
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1
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4
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
19%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Mass General Brigham

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials and premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Educational program for clinician development
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.27M≈ 9.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,358/mo≈ 30% 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.