Physician Assistant PCP

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$138k-$189k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physician Assistant PCP

Hiring Range $138,424.00 to $189,176.00

Hiring Incentives

  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.

Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to

Achieve Wellness Through Health and Related Services

  • 1. Licensed as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) in the State of Alaska;
  • AND active
  • Collaborative Agreement.

2. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

3. Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.

4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Primary Care Provider (PCP) is responsible for providing direct clinical customer-owner care in assigned area; managing care for a panel of customer-owners; and works with other clinical staff to establish medical protocols and treatment regimens.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing direct clinical care to customer-owners and managing care for an assigned patient panel. They work collaboratively with clinical staff to establish and implement medical protocols and treatment regimens.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient managementImmunization administration

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$138k–$189kFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$160k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Alaska13 active823 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,843 in the last 30 days1,355 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$164k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 23 employers
11
<$135k
6
$135k-160k
9
$160k-185k
5
$185k-210k
4
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
58% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$200k-$240k
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#3

Physician Assistant, Watsonville Family Medicine

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 805 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southcentral Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care
Anchorage, Alaska
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Wasilla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,843/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.