Physician Assistant- FT
Listed compensation
$145k-$175k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Willapa Medical Clinic - South Bend, WA 98586Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/yearPAY: $145,000- $175,000, based on experience, EOE SHIFT: Full Time, 4 10-hour shifts MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides direct patient care to the patients of the Willapa Medical Clinic within the scope of the Physician's Assistant Licensure in Washington State.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, diagnosing illnesses, developing and managing treatment plans, prescribing medications, performing exams, ordering tests, and educating patients. The PA will work collaboratively alongside the Clinic Physicians to provide quality patient care across a variety of specialties.
Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited and commission approved physician assistant program Passage of National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current unrestricted Washington State Medical License Current unrestricted DEA License Current ACLS, PALS And BLS certification required
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides direct patient care, including diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications. They work collaboratively with clinic physicians to perform exams and order tests while educating patients.
Requirements
Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited physician assistant program and hold a current Washington State Medical License and DEA license. Certification by the NCCPA and current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Willapa Harbor Hospital holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$160k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in South Bend
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $363k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,010/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.