South Shore Health·Weymouth, Massachusetts
A Physician Assistant provides medical services appropriate to their training, experience, and skills under the supervision of a registered physician. This role requires specific certifications like BLS for ambulatory settings or ACLS if in the hospital.
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
LOC0006 - 780 Main Street780 Main Street Weymouth, MA 02190
Status: Full time
Budgeted Hours: 40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
A physician assistant is defined as a person who is a graduate of a school approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification of Physician Assistant Programs, who may provide medical services appropriate to his/her training, experience and skills, under the supervision of a registered physician.
$107,000.00 - $224,123.00
Minimum Education - Preferred
A graduate of an AMA recognized Physician Assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant (ACR-PA)
Required Licenses / Registrations
PA - Physician Assistant; Must possess a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. Must also be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants; if a recent graduate, must sit for exam and successfully pass it at the next time the examination is offered.
Required Certifications -
For ambulatory, we only require BLS; if in the hospital ACLS is required.
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office
License, certifications, and classes will be monitored by the Medical Staff Services Department
Monday through Friday
Responsibilities: if Required:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
Market context
Physician roles in Massachusetts are often tied to active clinical, research, and trial-focused environments, so demand tends to favor candidates who can work across patient care and research-related activities. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a blend of education, years of related experience, prior clinical trial exposure, and certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original job description, and be ready to highlight any research or trial experience in your application.