Physician Assistant – Physiatry
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
- Active Massachusetts PA license
- DEA registration
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in PM&R, Spine, Pain Management, or Orthopedics
- Experience with ultrasound-guided procedures
- Familiarity with EMG/NCS interpretation
- 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
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
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
