Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Id: L-PA-260904-15167
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Specialty: PA - Family Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Olympia, WA
- Service Setting: Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP – Jan 12, 2027
- Shift Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri – 7:00a – 5:30p or 8:00a – 6:30p (30 min lunch)
- Reason for Coverage: Maternity/Paternity Leave Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
Patient Information
- Patient Demographics: All ages
- Average Daily Volume: 18 patients/day
- Case Mix: Primary care, mental health
Facility Information
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: MAs: Multiple, PA/NPs: Multiple, Office Staff: Multiple
Job Requirements
- Board: Board Eligible required
- Licenses: Licensed in WA or Universal License (IMLC)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS
- Experience: Minimum some experience; no new graduates
- Other Qualifications: EMR proficiency (Epic)
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, with a focus on preventive care and patient education.
Address mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral health issues, within a primary care setting.
- Perform routine physical exams, health screenings, and minor procedures as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure continuity of care and appropriate referrals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including management of chronic conditions and mental health concerns. Collaborate with the clinical team to perform physical exams, health screenings, and minor procedures while ensuring continuity of care.
Requirements
Requires a Physician Assistant license in Washington or a Universal License (IMLC) and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Candidates must have some prior experience and proficiency with the Epic EMR system.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Washington | 26 active | 825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 70% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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