Physician Assistant – Physiatry

Overview

Physician Assistant – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Boston Medical Center – Brighton, Boston, MA. Full-time, on‑site.

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

• Graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Massachusetts PA license and 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.
• 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

Compensation Range: $109,000.00 – $158,000.00, based on qualifications. Includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, 403(b) savings match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other employee well‑being resources.

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