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Show Low, Arizona

Physician Assistant- SHMA Ortho Clinic, Full Time

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and weekend coverage.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Competitive salary along with leading benefits package including:

  • We offer a $10,000 Sign-On-Bonus, Relocation Stipend and Tuition Forgiveness Reimbursement
  • Advance practice providers are eligible to participate in the standard employee leave and benefits package; with $2,500 annually provided for pre-approved CME' Summit will reimburse you for your DEA licensure, and pay for credentialing fees and mal-practice coverage, once approved by the Governing Board
  • Summit will reimburse you for your DEA licensure, and pay for credentialing fees and mal-practice coverage, once approved by the Governing Board

The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

General Position Summary

Works in collaboration with providers to assess, plan and provide patient care, within the scope of the provider license. Orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and takes appropriate action. Prescribes medication and orders relevant testing or forms of treatment and coordinated referrals as needed. Maintains an accurate, complete patient medical record.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

  • Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data within the scope of practice identified by the Board of Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant
  • A moderate degree of complexity to include mild to comprehensive medical decision making.
  • Maintains an accurate accounting of visits in the patients’ medical record.
  • Completes patient medical record documentation within 72 hours.
  • Contribute to the development of new services, programs, or processes.
  • Administer medications, order diagnostic labs /tests, and perform basic procedures according to the training and needs of the patient and department.
  • Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.
  • Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Keys to Excellence.

Secondary Functions

  • Participates in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and seminars.
  • Reviews department and applicable hospital wide policies and procedures annually.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Job Scope

This Job Involves

  • Recurring work situations with occasional variation from the norm.
  • Performance of duties independently as well as under the direct supervision of provider.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Works under the direction of the Supervising Physician

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities

  • Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients, culturally diverse patients and emotionally distressed patients
  • Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable manner.
  • Possess visual and hearing acuity, and/or the ability to assess, document and implement action required to meet patient/family needs.
  • Provides medical care to all age groups delineated by the practicing specialty.
  • Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.
  • Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner

Education And/or Experience

  • 2 years of college to include PA designation
  • Basic computer skills (required).
  • CPR/BLS (required within 30 days of hire)
  • Maintenance of RN license (required throughout employment)

Some Additional Details About the Position

  • Outpatient clinic only
  • Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm; Friday:-8am-12pm No Call
  • Medical Assistants, Front Office, and leadership support

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with providers to assess, plan, and deliver patient care within the scope of the license. Manage patient medical records, prescribe medications, and order diagnostic tests while maintaining safety standards.

Requirements

Requires a Physician Assistant designation and maintenance of an RN license. Candidates must possess basic computer skills and obtain CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical testingMedication prescriptionEmergency responseCommunication

Orthopedics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedics (pa)ranked against 58 Orthopedics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Arizona107 active4,457 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onArizona Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedics listings45 in the last 30 days25 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (58 Orthopedics (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant- SHMA Ortho Clinic, Full Time at Summit Healthcare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedics (PA) — ranked against 58 active Orthopedics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution

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9
$155k-175k
8
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6
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Relocation assistance
18% this job
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Orthopedics (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 58 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Summit Healthcare

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Stipend
Tuition Forgiveness Reimbursement
CME Allowance ($2,500 annually)
DEA Licensure Reimbursement
Credentialing Fees Paid
Malpractice Coverage
Standard Employee Leave and Benefits Package

Living in Show Low

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$487k
Typical market rent
$1,963/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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