Overnight Physician Assistant

About the role

Phillips Academy seeks a Physician Assistant for the overnight shifts at the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center. This is an academic year plus Summer Session position (part-time, 0.59 FTE, 10 month) and is benefits‑eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical care to students seen at the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center for urgent care and observation/extended care visits.
• Independently perform clinical/diagnostic assessments, provide care, and formulate treatment plans (including prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and referral to specialists as needed) for students presenting with acute and chronic health care needs in accordance with best practice guidelines.
• Provide reproductive health care and education for students, including access to contraception.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with the wellness team including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, counselors, athletic trainers, physicians, and outside consultants.
• Promote preventative medical care and health awareness/wellness education through individual and group interactions with students, families, and the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program.
• Hold current PA‑C certification with licensure to practice in Massachusetts.
• Hold current prescriptive privileges in Massachusetts.
• Hold a DEA license.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics/adolescent medicine, urgent care, orthopedics, mental health, and reproductive health care preferred.
• Must feel comfortable using electronic health records for documentation.

Skills

• Strong commitment to wellness and quality health care for students.
• Emphasis on evidence‑based approaches to care delivery and patient education.
• Culturally responsive and trauma‑informed approach.
• Professional seeking a positive work environment and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Schedule

The scheduled shifts follow a 4‑week rotation:

• Week 1: Sun, Fri, Sat
• Week 2: Tues, Wed, Thurs
• Week 3: Sun, Fri, Sat
• Week 4: Tues, Wed, Thurs

Daily hours are Sunday‑Thursday 10 pm‑7:15 am and Friday‑Saturday 10 pm‑8:15 am. Occasional work outside these hours is required for professional development, staff meetings, student support meetings, and teaching.