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Physician Assistant | Pain Management | Jacksonville, Florida

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Physician Assistant for a full-time Pain Management PA opportunity in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a multidisciplinary pain management team focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic pain conditions.

The incoming Physician Assistant will work closely with physicians and clinical team members to provide patient-centered care, develop individualized treatment plans, support interventional and regenerative therapies under physician supervision, and help improve patient function and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Patient assessments, medical histories, and physical examinations
  • Evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions
  • Review of diagnostic tests and clinical findings
  • Development and adjustment of individualized treatment plans
  • Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Support with interventional pain procedures and regenerative therapies
  • Patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and procedural expectations
  • Accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking a full-time pain management role with physician collaboration, clinical support, and exposure to interventional and regenerative pain care.

The Jacksonville, Florida area offers coastal access, year-round outdoor activities, family-friendly communities, and no state income tax.

If you are seeking a collegial practice with excellent support and resources, contact Healthcare United today.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current and unrestricted Florida PA license
  • Board certification as applicable
  • Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
  • Experience in pain management, orthopedics, neurology, primary care, or related specialty preferred
  • Experience assisting with interventional procedures strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with regenerative medicine and interventional pain therapies is a plus
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
  • EHR proficiency
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pain conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and supporting interventional and regenerative therapies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingMultidisciplinary collaborationPhysical examinationMedical history taking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant | Pain Management | Jacksonville, Florida at Healthcare United a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pain Medicine — ranked against 38 active Pain Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Healthcare United ranks #17 of 22 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Florida, the Physician Assistant weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$137k (27 salary observations; 120 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (1,822 salary observations; 5,839 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 38 employers

13
<$155k
13
$155k-170k
13
$170k-185k
8
$185k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$195k-$212k
#3

Experienced Dermatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Shareholder Track

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#4

Pain Management Physician Assistant

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pain Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 38 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
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 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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