Pays $100k-$110k — $10k below the Physician Assistant market median of ~$120k (28 jobs)
Physician Assistant
About the Role
Primary care PA at a DC community health center. $100K-$110K. Full-time.
Join Bread For The City as a Physician Assistant – Primary Care, DC in Washington, District of Columbia. Mission: The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $100K - $110K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Bread For The City as a Physician Assistant – Primary Care, DC.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides full-scope primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care for low-income residents. They collaborate with a clinical team to ensure coordinated care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be NCCPA certified with a current D.C. license, DEA certificate, and CPR certification. A commitment to social justice and experience working with diverse, low-income populations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
District of Columbia's cost-of-living index is 158.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state — District of Columbia ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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