Physician Assistant

Join Our New Gastroenterology Practice In Amherst, Ma

Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts. Holyoke Medical Center is an independent community hospital that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 125 years. We continue to grow and meet our community’s needs through quality, patient-centered care. Build something new with us in Amherst! We are excited to launch a new gastroenterology practice in Amherst, MA, and are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a new practice from the ground up while enjoying the professional support, resources, and clinical collaboration of an established health system.

As a Physician Assistant, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care across the gastroenterology spectrum. Responsibilities may include evaluating new and established patients, obtaining comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations, diagnosing and managing common gastrointestinal conditions, developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, providing patient education and counseling, managing follow-up care and coordinating referrals when appropriate, collaborating with gastroenterologists, nurses, and other members of the care team, supporting the growth and development of our new Amherst location, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current Massachusetts PA license or eligibility for licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA registration or eligibility. Three years as a professional Physician Assistant. Gastroenterology experience is preferred, but motivated PAs with strong primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or related experience are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with patients and healthcare staff. They must be able to perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments, interpret diagnostic data, develop treatment plans, and exercise sound clinical judgment when consultation or referral is needed. The role also requires attention to detail, proficiency with computer systems and medical equipment, and the ability to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a culturally diverse environment.

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate’s relevant experience and skills. We also offer low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services, dental and vision insurance, free disability and life insurance, 403(b) plan, up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement, in-house pharmacy, relaxation room and fitness center, other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, pet insurance, and free onsite parking.