Surgical Physician Assistant – Urogynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS)

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant in Urogynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS)to join our expanding team of collaborative physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

We encourage you to learn more about our opportunity below if you’re a highly motivated Physician Assistant who enjoys working in a collegiate, team-based environment and you value expertise in the care of patients with unique and complex gynecologic issues. 

Responsibilities will include evaluation and triage of initial and follow up patients as appropriate, responding to patient calls in coordination with colleagues, collaborating in a team setting to complete necessary work, performing office procedures, nurse supervision and participating in teaching trainees. The role also includes time in the Operating Room and rounding on inpatient floors when needed, including weekends.

Why join our team: 

The Tufts Urogynecology program includes incredibly talented surgeons and very experienced advanced practice clinicians who are dedicated to patient care, advancing the field and educating the next generation. The team has a passion for optimizing patient experience coupled with superb surgical skills and interest in addressing disparities in pelvic floor function both through clinical practice, surgery, and research. They are also partnering with community practices to meet the demands of the region.

The position will be primarily based at our Woburn Clinic and MelroseWakefield Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center and a proud member of Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine brings together the strength of both academic medicine and community care.

Join Tufts Medical Center Physician Organization in our mission to heal, to comfort, to teach, to learn and to seek knowledge to promote health and prevent disease. 

How you’ll transform patient care: 

• You’ll join a well-established, growing group
• You’ll develop longitudinal relationships with your patients
• You’ll be proactive in your care approach with preventative medicine
• You’ll grow as a clinician as you learn from new colleagues
• You’ll work cross-functionally with various members of our community and stakeholders
• You’ll be a valuable member of the care team alongside physician colleagues and Nurse Practitioners
• You’ll join and contribute to a work environment that is flexible and in-tune with the desires of a modern workforce that values work/life balance
• You’ll embrace one of our most fundamental values of active engagement within our communities, bringing the strength of academic and community care
• Join a well-established group with support from nurse practitioners, physician colleagues and clinical nurse navigators

Who you are: 

• Graduate of an accredited/approved Physician Assistant program.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Prior clinical OB/GYN experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age groups and to provide care appropriately.

As an employee of Tufts Medical Center Physician Organization, you will receive:

• Guaranteed Base Salary
• Academic Appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine
• Substantive 401A retirement plan
• CME Funds and Time Away
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
• Robust Benefits Package

Location: Our growing practice at 7 Alfred St. in Woburn, MA as well as OR time and inpatient rounding, when needed, at MelroseWakefiled Hospital in Melrose, MA.

How to apply: 

You can submit an application via the apply button located at the top of the listing. Should you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Jillian Greenberg, Senior Provider Recruiter, at Jillian.Greenberg@TuftsMedicine.org.

Why Tufts Medicine: 

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home – an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.

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