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Lexington, Kentucky

Physician Assistant (4433) RHEUMATOLOGY LC SOUTH BROADWAY

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Physician Assistant functions to assist the physician in the delivery of medical care; obtains historical and physical data on patients; interprets and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure under the supervision and guidance of the physician.

The Physician Assistant also assists in management of treatment plans, providing technical assistance and assuring quality patient care. The Physician Assistant must maintain positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors and fellow employees.

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires formal training which will probably be indicated by graduation from an accredited program of physician assistant studies. The PA must possess a Physician Assistant certification and current KY board licensure.

Physical Guidelines

Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, equipment, supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; ability to communicate effectively; ability to read/understand orders; visual acuity.

Note

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Lexington Clinic Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant assists physicians in delivering medical care by obtaining patient history and physical data. They also manage treatment plans and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited physician assistant program and hold a valid Kentucky board licensure. Certification as a Physician Assistant is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical history takingPhysical examinationDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresTreatment plan managementClinical documentationInterpersonal communication

Rheumatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

7
<$150k
8
$150k-170k
8
$170k-190k
3
$190k-210k
2
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,586 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.