Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Chestnut Health is a physician group specializing in physiatry care for patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). We partner with SNF medical teams to deliver excellence in patient care and treatment, helping patients restore function and improve their quality of life.
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our physiatry team. This is an incredible opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your expertise directly impacts functional outcomes and independence.
Don't miss the chance to join a culture built on compassion, integrity, and innovation! We are committed to fostering a genuine work-life balance for our providers.
New graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse rehabilitation needs.
Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations, to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals and interventions.
Monitor patient progress closely and adjust treatment plans as necessary to optimize functional outcomes and promote independence.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in electronic medical records systems.
Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding the rehabilitation process, expected outcomes, and post-discharge care.
Qualifications
- Actively Licensed to practice in the state of which employed
- Current Controlled Substance License (required upon start date)
- Current DEA License (required upon start date)
- NCCPA Certificate
- Desire to work in Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Experience (nice to have)
- Physiatry Experience (nice to have)
- Skilled Nursing Experience (nice to have)
License/Certification
Certified Physician Assistant (Required)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with productivity bonuses
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing Medical Education Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance
- 401(k)
- No After Hour Call
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation treatment plans for patients in skilled nursing facilities. Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor progress, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,486 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Indiana | 59 active | 4,572 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US Physician Assistant listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Chestnut Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,486 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Benefits & Perks
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See all 51 Chestnut Health jobsLiving in Goshen
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $275k
- Typical market rent
- $1,148/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.3
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.