Physician Assistant
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Sign-on bonus. Loan repayment. Flexible schedules. Competitive GS pay. Serve Arizona communities. Make a difference. Apply now.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Remote/telehealth
Requirements
- Travel Required
- Credentialing
Benefits & Compensation
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Benefits & Compensation
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Yes—Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) in accordance with agency policy.
Work Schedule
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Work Schedule
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Indian Health Service a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physician Assistant physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physician Assistant — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Physician Assistant position at Indian Health Service is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Indian Health Service lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $117k to $164k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chinle, Arizona.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($117k–$164k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus, Relocation expenses reimbursed, Loan repayment program, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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