Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Massachusetts
Looking for physician assistant jobs in Massachusetts? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician assistant in Massachusetts? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Massachusetts here.
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Location: Massachusetts
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: 9 AM - 4 PM shifts
Responsibilities:
• DOT Physicals
• Medical Immigration Exams
• Pulse rate/heart rhythm assessments
• Height and weight...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Location: Massachusetts
Start Date: Early January
Schedule: 12 hour day shifts between 2 locations
Responsibilities:
• Airway management
• Blood tests
• CT scans
• Ultrasounds
• Chest pain
• Difficulty...
Location:MA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Location: Massachusetts
Start Date: Early December
Schedule: 7a - 4p, 8a - 2p, and other similar shifts
Responsibilities:
• Lacerations
• Stitiches/Sprains
• Burns, ear aches, abdominal pain, and other urgent...
Location:MA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Job Details
Location: Massachusetts
Start Date: Late November
Schedule: Mix of 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts
Responsibilities:
• Treat lacerations, sprains, fractures, and burns
• Perform incision and drainages (I&D)
• Address...
Location:MA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Massachusetts Physician Assistant Job FAQs
What are locum tenens physician assistant jobs?
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
How much does a physician assistant make in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the average PA salary is $132,550 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Massachusetts?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Massachusetts have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours within a two-year licensing cycle to maintain their license. PAs have flexibility in choosing CE activities, such as attending conferences, taking online courses, or engaging in self-directed learning. Completing CE hours reflects a PA’s commitment to lifelong learning and contributes to providing high-quality patient care and the healthcare system’s effectiveness.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.