Location: Brighton, MA
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, On-site
Reports To: Jen Thompson, Practice Manager and Dr. Kate Ackerman, Clinical Director
Position Overview:
WHSP Medical, P.C. is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our interdisciplinary team of physicians, dietitians, and allied health professionals. This role is dedicated to supporting athletes across the lifespan -- from adolescents to adults -- through integrated, outpatient care.
The PA will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a focus on women’s health, sports injuries, and performance optimization in an ambulatory care setting.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in sports medicine, a strong understanding of the athlete experience, and a passion for working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model to deliver world-class care to athletes at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including physical exams and medical history reviews
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions related to women’s health, musculoskeletal issues, and overall wellness
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other care team members
- Manage all aspects of patient care in collaboration with his or her supervising MD and care team
- Provide patient education and counseling on injury prevention, menstrual health, contraception, menopause, nutrition, and mental health
- Assist in office-based procedures and medical treatments
- Provide consistent documented care in a timely, accurate manner using the electronic medical record system
- Participate in team-based care planning and case conferences
- Support community education or athletic outreach events as needed
- Contribute to quality improvement and research efforts within the medical practice
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations as well as any confidentiality or non-dislosure agreements to protect patient privacy and insitutional data integrity.
Education and Licensure:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance licenses
- Must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
Prior Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting
- Experience in women’s health, sports medicine, orthopedics or endocrinology preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated empathy in complex or sensitive patient interactions
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in patient care
What We Offer:
- A supportive, interdisciplinary, mission-driven work environment focused on advancing women’s health and athletic performance
- Opportunities to be involved in research and performance innovation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their interest and relevant experience to jthompson@whspinstitute.org
