Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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The Physician Assistant provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a hospital-based Acute Surgical Services setting. The physician assistant works collaboratively with attending surgeons, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to manage pre-operative, intra-operative (if applicable), and post-operative care for surgical patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:- Provide direct patient care in the inpatient and perioperative settings.
- Perform comprehensive surgical floor-level care, including patient assessment, postoperative management, wound care, and coordination of multidisciplinary care plans.
- Function as a first or second surgical assistant in the operating room as needed to meet staffing demands or support complex cases.
- Collaborate with attending surgeons and care team members to facilitate timely and safe patient throughput across the surgical service.
- Respond to urgent patient needs and serve as a clinical resource for patient care.
- Provide night/weekend coverage divided in an equitable manner amongst the PA surgical services team.
Education & Certification- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program
- Current Massachusetts licensure
- Board certification e.g.,NCCPA
- DEA license (or eligibility)
Experience- Preferred: 1–3+ years of experience in surgery, acute care, or hospital medicine
Skills & Competencies- Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Proficiency in procedural skills (preferred)
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
About the Job:Full time – 40 hours with callHospital based, Inpatient RoundingSurgical First Assist & ability to cross train with Multi specialtiesComprehensive Benefits: - Malpractice (occurrence type)
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO), one week CME plus educational stipend
- 403(b) retirement benefit with employer match
- Employer funded pension plan
- Health insurance, dental, life insurance, disability
Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Salary Range: $109,280.04-$171,079.79
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Salary Range DetailsThe pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.
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