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Island Health
Anacortes, Washington

Physician Assistant - Certified / Walk-in Clinic - Full Time/Variable

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$141K - $155K

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Walk-in Clinics Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.

  • Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite
  • Schedule: Full Time / Variable
  • Four day work week
  • Urgent Care/Walk In Clinic shifts will include rotating weekend shifts
  • Salary: $141,275 - $155,403 – DOE
  • Potential Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Other Possible Benefits

  • Loan Repayment Programs-Eligible for PSLF
  • Relocation Assistance

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This position provides high quality primary care or designated specialty to promote the enhancement of health and prevention of illness. This position practices within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Provides patient treatment through establishing diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Orders appropriate labs, diagnostic imaging, and completes processes to facilitate patient treatment plans.
  • Consult by telephone with patients and other health care providers.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient visits, plans and communications.
  • Participate fully in quality assurance activities and measures.
  • Participate fully in scheduled Provider meetings, other meetings and/or projects as assigned.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
  • Function at all times within Island Hospital’s guidelines for HIPAA compliance and Confidentiality requirements.
  • Must have regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
  • This position makes decisions about the assessment and diagnosis of health issues; conducts physical exams; orders appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests; develops and implements treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses; prescribes appropriate medications; monitors patient status; educates and counsels patients and their families.
  • Decisions referred to a higher authority include second opinions for surgery; management of complex patients; and evaluation and treatment of infertility.
  • Decisions dictated by policy or procedure include certain drug regimens which are dictated by formulary; breast exam guidelines; abnormal PAP smear follow-up and well adult care guidelines.
  • Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the experience/skills to identify each patient's treatment plan relative to his/her age-specific needs.
  • Ability to navigate EMR to document patient information.

What You Will Bring

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.).
  • Crisis assessment and intervention expertise.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records.
  • Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Your Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Urgent Care, Walk In Clinic or Family Medicine experience and will require some clinical independence.
  • Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant program.
  • Active Washington State Physician Assistant License or Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner License or the ability to obtain one
  • BLS certification.
  • Ability to maintain licensure and required continuing education.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
  • Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality primary and urgent care by establishing diagnoses and implementing treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses. Responsibilities include ordering diagnostic tests, maintaining patient documentation, and collaborating with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed an approved Physician Assistant program and hold an active Washington State PA or ARNP license. Ideal candidates possess 3-5 years of experience in Urgent Care, Walk-In Clinics, or Family Medicine and hold BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionCaseload ManagementPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Certified / Walk-in Clinic - Full Time/Variable at Island Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 368 active Urgent Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

median 4.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Urgent Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 368 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Anacortes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,551/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Anacortes, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment Programs
Relocation Assistance
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
Employee Recognition Events