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Experienced Physician Assistant (Per Diem, Plastic Surgery)

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.85-$78.13/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician's Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services, including: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. May be involved with a patient's medical care in any role which the attending physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, delineation of privileges, and the Physician Assistant's training, knowledge, skill, and experience.

  • Position: Experienced Physician Assistant
  • Department: Hand Plastic Surgery
  • Schedule: Part Time

Job Requirements

Education

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Must also be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Program approved by the American Medical Association.

Certifications, Licensures, & Registrations

Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.

A certificate issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), may be required for certain departments.

If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Experience

Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Expert clinical judgment to function in an independent role.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community health workers.

Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of the position.

Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal and written information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

  • Ability to utilize appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

Compensation Range

$53.85- $78.13

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.

This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical services including physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning under physician supervision. They also assist in surgical procedures and provide counseling to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A valid Massachusetts Physician Assistant license is required, along with relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical history takingDiagnosis formulationSurgical assistancePatient counselingInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityDocumentation

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 24 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision
Pharmacy
Discretionary Annual Bonuses
Merit Increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Savings Match
Paid Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities