Physician Assistant Transhealth

About Transhealth

Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center dedicated to empowering and uplifting trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Located in Western Massachusetts and led by trans and gender-diverse professionals, we are redefining what compassionate, gender-affirming healthcare looks like. Through expert care, community support, education, and advocacy, we’re creating a future where every trans and gender-diverse person feels celebrated and in control of their healthcare journey.

Be part of a team that honors the resilience of our community and works to transform the world—one step, one story, and one life at a time.

Transhealth is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including trans, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and are an equal opportunity employer.

Competitive benefits including low cost health and dental plans with employer-paid HSA covering 100% of deductible; generous paid time off and sick leave policies
We prioritize patient-centered care by offering 30 to 60-minute appointment times, giving our providers the opportunity to build deeper connections with patients and minimize time charting outside of work hours.
Full support team of wonderful medical assistants, nurses, and an integrated psychiatric prescriber
Patient panel size far smaller than national average
Flexible scheduling including options for in person and hybrid appointments.
No overnight or weekend work except one week of on-call every 5 weeks– supported by external nurse triage service so providers average 1-2 calls [compensated] during the course of the week.

The Physician Assistant role is a clinical role within the Primary Care department. Applicantsmustinclude an updated resume and cover letter detailing three years or more experience providing primary care, as well as any experience providing gender affirming care.

Salaried,
Full time,
Hybrid,
Monday thru Friday [dayshift], and
Unionized [UAW Local 2322]

NOTE:

This position currently involves some remote work including conducting telehealth visits with patients. Typically providers spend at least 60% of their patient-facing clinical time in person. Remote work hours and duties are subject to change based on patient demand, federal and state changes to work regulations, and payor reimbursement guidelines.

Clinical Duties (70%):
Provide primary care to patients including management of chronic disease and episodic care. Collaborate with integrated behavioral health treatment interventions as needed.
All primary care providers are expected to provide gender-affirming care, including hormone provision, as part of our integrated care approach.
Other duties as assigned.
Administrative Duties (30%)

Complete medical record documentation, billing, prior authorization/ referral documentation, community or educational engagement, and staff meetings.

Must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants.
Must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
Must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
Must obtain and maintain NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
Requires DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Requires Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) to prescribe medications.

3+ years prior experience in family medicine or primary ca rerequired.
3+ years prior experience with gender-affirming hormone therapy is preferred.
Strong skills in patient-centered, affirming ca rerequired.
Completion of continuing education (CE) in transgender healthcare (e.g., WPATH, Fenway Institute training) is a plus.