Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Boston Medical Center - Brighton | Boston, MA
Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

Boston Medical Center - Brighton is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) program. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a revitalized campus and expanding specialty service line, focused on delivering high-quality musculoskeletal and spine care to the community.

Reporting to department leadership and working under the supervision of a Physiatrist, the PA will play a key role in both direct patient care and program development, helping to build and shape PM&R services at BMC Brighton.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in outpatient clinic and inpatient consult settings
• Perform history and physical exams, develop diagnoses, and implement treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including imaging, labs, EMG, and nerve conduction studies (NCS)
• Perform musculoskeletal (MSK) injections, including ultrasound-guided procedures
• Assist with specialized procedures (e.g., Botox, spine-related interventions)
• Conduct inpatient consultations, rounding, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians on spine triage and care pathways
• Manage longitudinal care for complex rehabilitation and spine patients
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Complete timely documentation, orders, and prescribing (DEA required)
• Perform peer-to-peer insurance reviews to support timely care delivery
• Coordinate care across departments to ensure efficient, patient-centered outcomes
• Support referring provider outreach and service line growth initiatives
• Track clinical outcomes and contribute to quality improvement efforts

Qualifications
Required

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active Massachusetts PA license
• DEA registration
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills

Preferred

• Experience in PM&R, Spine, Pain Management, or Orthopedics
• Experience with ultrasound-guided procedures
• Familiarity with EMG/NCS interpretation

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal and spine conditions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage high-volume, complex patient populations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in rehabilitation care
• Patient-centered mindset with strong empathy and engagement skills
• Experience navigating insurance authorizations and medical necessity documentation

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule (1.0 FTE)
• Blend of:
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Inpatient consults and rounding
  • Procedural care
  • On-site at BMC Brighton

Compensation Range:
$109,000.00- $158,000.00
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.