Physician Assistant - PA-C

15 days ago
FloridaFull TimePrimary Care

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Palms Medical Group as a Primary Care PA – FQHC, Community Impact in United States. Description Shape Your Future. Serve Your Community.

Key Responsibilities

  • are tailored to the family unit in which direct care, health promotion, disease prevention and counseling are offered across the patient’s lifespan.
  • Identify him/herself as a physician assistant and wear identification badge at all times.
  • Exhibit professionalism when greeting and treating patients in the clinic.

Requirements

  • year Physician Assistant Program Current and Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Florida Prefer all Physician Assistant’s to have PA
  • C status Current BLS (basic life support) Certification Communications Skills: Effectively and tactfully communicates complex and/or technical information to co
  • Ray radiation Exposure to a variety of scents and odors Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws

Benefits & Compensation

  • 20 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Palms Medical Group in United States.

Key Skills

Primary carePatient examinationDiagnostic testingTreatment planningPatient educationMedication prescriptionElectronic health recordsClinical documentationQuality assuranceMentoringTriageBLS certificationMicrosoft Office
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Position Insights

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Palms Medical Group is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Primary care, Patient examination, Diagnostic testing, Treatment planning, Patient education, Medication prescription, Electronic health records, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide primary care services, including patient exams, diagnostic testing, and the development of treatment plans in collaboration with a supervising physician. They are also responsible for maintaining electronic health records, participating in quality improvement act...

Benefits package: Competitive Wages, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% Match, 11 Paid Holidays, 20 Days PTO, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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