Physician Assistant - Asthma Research

Physician Assistant Asthma Research and Clinical Practice

Physician Assistant will play a highly visible and impactful role in a five-year, PCORI-funded asthma research study evaluating two evidence-based interventions across 4,100 participants. Working in close partnership with the Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary study team, this role brings clinical insight, research coordination, and patient-centered expertise to support study operations, participant safety, and successful protocol implementation across a network of 25 recruitment sites. This is a unique opportunity for a PA who is energized by both research and clinical practice. The position combines research leadership, cross-site collaboration, clinical consultation, and limited direct patient care within the Asthma Clinic.

Research and Study Leadership

Serve as a clinical liaison to recruitment sites and the study operations committee, offering guidance on clinical treatment protocols, implementation questions, and study-related clinical issues.

Contribute as a key member of the exacerbation adjudication team by reviewing electronic medical record data, patient-reported information, and exacerbation reports to confirm primary outcome events.

Support the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of study documentation, including consent forms, participant-facing educational materials, and clinical content.

Review adverse events across all recruitment sites and help finalize network-wide safety reports.

Partner with the study pharmacist to resolve prescription-related issues and participate in monthly prescription committee meetings.

Clinical Responsibilities

In addition to research responsibilities, the PA will provide direct patient care in the Asthma Clinic one day per week. The PA will also serve as backup to the Director of the Asthma Research Center for asthma-related clinical issues affecting clinic patients, helping ensure continuity of care and timely clinical support.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant required.

Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] -MA A License required.

Experience: Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Mass General Brigham