Primary Care Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$130k-$165k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks a full-time Primary Care Physician Assistant at our Grandview Clinic, a Rural Health Clinic. Join a supportive and collaborative team with low employee turnover and patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile.
PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen outpatient primary and specialty clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.
Primary Care Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma/COPD, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and prescribing medications.
Perform preventive care services, including well-child and annual wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, with patient education on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform office procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections, skin biopsies, and laceration repair.
Coordinate referrals, transitions of care, and community resources in collaboration with specialists, behavioral health, and clinic care team members.
Maintain timely, accurate EMR documentation and meet coding, billing, and quality reporting requirements; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.
Primary Care Physician Assistant Practice Highlights
4, 10s or 3,12s
No call. No holidays.
- Epic EMR with access to the latest technology, including AI scribe
- Locally governed with strong community presence; financially sound organization
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Active WA State licensure or ability to obtain
- DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State or ability to obtain
- ACLS certification
- Clinical experience in primary care or urgent care, preferred
- Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills
Compensation Highlights
Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.
Compensation is based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience. Annual base compensation range of $130,000 - $165,000.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for full-time employees; low monthly premiums for spouse/children.
- 403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.
- Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.
- Generous PTO allowance.
Why PMH?
Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics and the following specialty clinics: Cardiopulmonary, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Urology, and Women's Health. Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.
We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve.
From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture.
Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker’s Hospital Review (2025): The top recommended hospitals in every state | Becker's.
- Community Description
- Friendly and Welcoming community
- Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
- The Birthplace of Washington Wine
- No State income tax
- 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco)
- Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport
- 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon
For More Information, Please Contact
Kelliann Ergeson at kergeson@prosserhealth.org
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive primary care, including diagnosing acute illnesses and managing chronic conditions for patients of all ages. They will also perform preventive services, office procedures, and coordinate care with specialists and the clinic team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess active Washington State licensure. Clinical experience in primary or urgent care is preferred, along with the ability to obtain DEA registration and ACLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician Assistant at Prosser Memorial Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 429 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Prosser Memorial Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 23 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in primary care (pa) | ranked against 429 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$165k | Primary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Washington | 18 active | 441 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 80% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Prosser Memorial Health | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index23 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$148k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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