Physician Assistant, General Surgery

Requisition Number: CHAP-2461-3

Cambridge Health Alliance is an award-winning public healthcare system in Boston’s metro north communities, providing innovative primary, specialty and emergency care through an established network of outpatient clinics and two full service hospitals.  We are a mission-driven organization that is passionate about serving our ethnically and socio-economically diverse patient population.  Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine teaching affiliate, is an award winning, academic public healthcare system. We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Department of Surgery.Opportunity Highlights:

0.9 FTE position at CHA Cambridge Hospital

Three 12 hour shifts per week

No call

First Assist responsibilities are required  

Work independently but in collaboration with talented team of physicians and nursing staff to provide full scope of surgical care

Supportive and collegial work environment, with dedicated colleagues similarly committed to providing quality health care to a diverse patient population

Strong infrastructure and practice supports

Use of fully integrated inpatient/outpatient EPIC EMR system

Competitive salary and excellent benefits including a generous Paid Time Off program, Medical / Dental / Life insurance, a 403b retirement plan with Employer Match, company-paid short and long term disability, CME time and money, and more.

Active PA license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain)

Minimum of 1 year of OR experience as a PA is required.

Exceptional clinical, problem solving and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Dedication to ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate care

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 266 hours of paid time off annually, health/dental/vision insurance, time and money for CME, retirement plan with employer match and more

Salary for this position ranges from $105,936-$159,876 and is based on years of experience

To learn more about CHA visit www.CHAproviders.org.  To apply, please submit a CV  to Mary Cummings by email at View email address on chacareers.org.  

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.