Physician assistant pay in Massachusetts
Statewide, all employed PAs
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Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Massachusetts PA jobs: median $150,000 (150 postings) · Pediatrics: median $145,000 (90 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
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- Massachusetts PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
- PALS certification A short emergency-care course: PALS (pediatric advanced life support).
Massachusetts is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a Massachusetts license. To prescribe controlled substances in Massachusetts, a PA also needs a Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Drug Control Program, on top of DEA registration.
Full Job Description
Requirements Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $97.00 – $105.00 This facility is seeking a neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00 PM-8:00 AM onsite; weekends 7:00 AM-7:00 AM onsite; no call; ongoing starting as soon as possible Practice Setting: Inpatient neonatal intensive care unit Scope: Neonatology or critical care nurse practitioner Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days State Licensure: Massachusetts license required Requirements: Board-certified nurse practitioner in neonatology or critical care, active Massachusetts license, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, neonatal intensive care unit experience. Facility Location Known as the “Heart of the Commonwealth,” Worcester is one of Massachusetts’ most revered cities. The city is well-known for its historic architecture, most notably its Victorian-era buildings. Worcester is home to a number of museums including the American Antiquarian Society, the Worcester Art Museum, and the Higgins Armory Museum, among others. The city also possesses a wide range of performance venues, such as Mechanics Hall, Hanover Theatre, and Tuckerman Hall, and it ardently supports the local performing arts. Every year the Worcester Music Festival is a huge regional draw, being the oldest music festival in the USA. Job Benefits AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, Intensive Care, Nicu, Neonatal, Newborn, Nurse Practitioner, Newborn, Np, Neonatal Care, Nurse, Nursing, Aprn, Infant Care, Rn, Critical Care, Hospital, Medical, Patient Care, Healthcare, Health Care
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