Physician Assistant Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Physician Assistant make in Boston, MA? The average Physician Assistant salary in Boston, MA is $134,819 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $124,112 and $148,742. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Physician Assistant?

A Physician Assistant or physician associate (PA) is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with or under the (indirect) supervision of a physician, depending on state laws (equivalent to a nurse practitioner). Physicians do not need to be on-site with PAs and collaboration or supervision often occurs via electronic means when consults are necessary. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting. In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine at their level. PAs in the U.S. are trained with the â€...

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Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - $85 per hour

Jackson and Coker - Clinton , NC

Jackson and Coker is seeking a Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens job in Clinton, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Emergency Medicine * Discipline

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Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner

The PREOP Center - Legent Hospital, Carrollton - Carrollton , TX

Are you a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner who is both compassionate and firm? Do you have a working knowledge of opioids in a pain management environment, or do you have experience in a ...

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Physician Assistant Ridgewood, NY

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Physician Assistant Ridgewood, NY (Queens) $125,000 -$185,000 per year We are looking for a motivated and experienced Physician Assistant to join our practice full-time in multiple clinic locations ...

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Physician Assistant - Family Practice - $65 per hour

Matrix Providers - Newport , RI

Physician Assistant * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff Matrix Providers is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our ...

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Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner - ENT Otolaryngology

Lyle Health - Bakersfield , CA

One of the most successful and highly regarded ENT practices in Southern California is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join their growing team in Bakersfield, California! If ...

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Physician Assistant

PA Staffing Solutions - Seattle , WA

Locum Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care Position Overview: We are seeking two dedicated and compassionate advance practice providers (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner ...

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What does a Physician Assistant do?

Common responsibilities of a Physician Assistant

Orders or executes various tests, analyses, results, reports and diagnostic images to provide.

December 25, 2022

Provide administrative support to the Physics and Dosimetry teams, to include sorting and organizing patient chart information, entering data and information into databases, answering phones, filing and pulling patient charts, assisting with scheduling, etc.

January 01, 2023

Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

February 18, 2023

Assists Physician in all aspects of patient care, including examining patients, compiling medical data, administering or ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting test results, referring unusual findings to the supervising Physician.

March 19, 2023

Participate in weekly meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

April 01, 2023

Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute patients.

April 01, 2023

Performs only those medical care services that are within the scope of the practice and proficiency of the supervising physician as prescribed in the physician assistant's protocol.

May 01, 2023

Reviews the medical record and helps determine how soon and where the patient should be seen.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Physician Assistant in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Physician Assistant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physician Assistant in Boston, MA. The base salary for Physician Assistant ranges from $124,112 to $148,742 with the average base salary of $134,819. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,678 to $149,624 with the average total cash compensation of $135,490.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$134,819	$124,112 - $148,742
Bonus	$671	$566 - $882
Total Pay	$135,490	$124,678 - $149,624

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Physician Assistant Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $149,498	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $149,498	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $149,498	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $149,498	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $149,498	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $149,498	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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