Physician Assistant - Primary Care

About the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

One of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, expanding across sites to support this growth. We pride ourselves on an inclusive workplace that fosters teamwork, accountability, and respect, and we support the growth and development of each employee.

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive primary care to patients in an outpatient environment, coordinating care under the supervision of a board‑certified physician. The PA acts as a collaborative member of the clinical team, working across departments to deliver patient care.

• Delivers direct primary care and preventative services to assigned children, adolescents, and adults
• Develops therapeutic care plans for prevention, management, and maintenance of good health
• Provides health education and counseling to patients
• Provides care for acute and chronic illness and urgent care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring
• Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, training and assisting other team members in patient care management
• Follows established practice standards and evidence‑based clinical guidelines
• Provides prenatal/postnatal services and uncomplicated pregnancy care in partnership with physicians, as approved in the clinical privileges request
• Provides family planning counseling and services
• Consults with physician partner and refers complex patients to subspecialty care as appropriate
• Maintains and updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) systematically, completing required documentation within the clinical director’s time expectations
• Ensures patient records confidentiality in line with health‑center policies, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards; monitors HIPAA compliance
• Attends trainings, weekly provider and team meetings, and participates in practice, administrative, and quality improvement projects as assigned
• Provides clinical supervision and mentoring to PA, medical, and PA students under the clinical director’s agreement
• Works a fluctuating schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as approved by the clinical director
• Supports an environment that is responsible and sensitive to the diverse needs of staff and clients, contributing to the mission statement
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant
• Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Massachusetts
• 3+ years of experience as a PA in a related field to primary care (a plus)

• $110,000‑$120,000 per year
• Qualifies for the HRSA Loan Repayment Program
• Health insurance plans beginning on day‑1 of employment; employer pays 80% of premiums
• Short‑term and long‑term disability paid 100% by employer
• Competitive retirement plan
• CME reimbursement
• 32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and embrace the richness of diversity among our staff and community. If you are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team‑based environment, you may be a good fit for our team.