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Ann Arbor, Michigan

Physician Assistant PA - Part Time Contingent

Physician Assistant Top 10% in Family Medicine (PA)Part-Time

Listed compensation

$94K - $190K

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

Flexible schedule

About the Opportunity

KARE CENTER in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive patient care including medical evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management for patients across a range of medical and behavioral health needs. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, integrated, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient evaluations including history and physical examinations, diagnostic interviews, and risk assessments.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacotherapy, referrals, and community resources.

Prescribe and manage medications, monitoring patient response and adjusting treatment as clinically indicated.

Provide patient education, psychoeducation, and support to patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.

  • Conduct follow-up appointments to monitor patient progress, medication efficacy, and overall well-being.
  • Assess and manage urgent and emergent clinical situations, coordinating appropriate levels of care as needed.
  • Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement activities.
  • Qualifications & Requirements
  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA accredited program.
  • Current NCCPA certification (PA-C) and active Michigan PA license (or eligibility to obtain).
  • DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain) for prescribing controlled substances.
  • 1-3 years of clinical experience in primary care, behavioral health, or integrated care preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
  • Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Why KARE CENTER?

At KARE CENTER, we are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care that addresses both the physical and mental health needs of our patients. We offer a collaborative team environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of our community.

This is an urgent care with primary care. The urgent care treats patients of all ages. The primary care is for adult patients only, by appointment only.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies, NCCPA certification, and a valid Michigan PA license. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of experience in primary care, behavioral health, or integrated care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical EvaluationRisk AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPsychiatric CareAcute Care ManagementChronic Disease ManagementEHR Proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant PA - Part Time Contingent at Careerplug a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 629 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 57 active listings.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Family Medicine (PA)

Living in Ann Arbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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