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Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough, New Hampshire

Physician Assistant - Pediatrics - Full-Time

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Monadnock Regional Pediatrics is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing pediatric care team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families while collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

If you are passionate about pediatric medicine, enjoy building long-term relationships with patients and families, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
  • Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for pediatric patients.
  • Order, interpret, and review laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging tests.
  • Prescribe medications and provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
  • Monitor patient progress and coordinate care between visits.
  • Triage patient phone calls and respond to clinical concerns.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
  • Make referrals to specialists and community resources when appropriate.
  • Complete accurate and timely medical documentation.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, provider meetings, and committee activities.
  • Support community health education programs and outreach efforts.
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current or eligible New Hampshire Physician Assistant license.
  • One year of experience in a clinical or physician practice setting.
  • Prior pediatric experience.
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.

Preferred

  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

What You'll Bring

  • A caring and family-centered approach to patient care.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety.

Join a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children throughout the Monadnock region while enjoying the benefits of practicing in a welcoming community-focused healthcare environment.

Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medical History TakingPhysical ExaminationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningLaboratory and Diagnostic Test InterpretationMedication PrescribingPatient and Family EducationCare CoordinationTelephone TriageReferral CoordinationElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 76% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in New Hampshire?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in New Hampshire39 active4,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 76% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$150k
10
$150k-175k
10
$175k-200k
4
$200k-225k
4
$225k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
22%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$91.68-$121.48/hr
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+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 43 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peterborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k
Median resident rent
$1,515/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Manchester-Nashua, NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.