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