Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105K - $120K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Wellness Resources

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) who believes everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare? If so, Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) invites you to join our dedicated team at our Gilbert Elementary Clinic and make a meaningful impact in the community we serve.

At Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC), our mission is to reveal God’s love by providing high-quality, accessible healthcare for all. Since 1980, we have served as a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), offering medical, nutritional, and behavioral health services across Dade, Walker, Catoosa, and Chattooga counties.

As a Physician Assistant at PHC, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to individuals of all ages. At our Gilbert Elementary Clinic, you’ll develop lasting relationships with patients, address a wide range of healthcare needs, and help strengthen the overall well-being of the community.

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed in Georgia as a Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Minimum of two years of experience in an outpatient primary care setting
  • Passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients of all backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently in a busy clinical environment
  • Willingness to provide care at other PHC locations when needed

Why Join PHC?

At PHC, we don’t just treat patients—we live our mission every day. By joining our Gilbert Elementary Clinic team, you’ll be part of an organization that values compassion, integrity, and service, ensuring that every patient receives the care they deserve.

Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Eligibility for organizational performance incentive pay based on established scorecards, quality outcomes, and organizational performance metrics
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community
  • Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, accessible care

To apply, please submit your CV/resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience and commitment to community healthcare. We look forward to welcoming you to the PHC family!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to individuals of all ages at the Gilbert Elementary Clinic. Build lasting patient relationships and address a wide range of healthcare needs to improve community well-being.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in Georgia with at least two years of experience in an outpatient primary care setting. Candidates should be able to work independently and be willing to travel to other PHC locations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareClinical Environment ManagementOutpatient CareIndependent Work

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Primary Healthcare Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 446 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Primary Healthcare Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (PA) listings

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About Primary Healthcare Centers

Medical Practices
Trenton, GA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Dental Insurance
Free Uniforms
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Training & Development
Vision Insurance
Wellness Resources