Physician Assistant, Certified

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company Description

Family Medical Associates & Pediatrics has been providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community of Lebanon, TN since 1975. We are committed to providing compassionate care to every patient, including personalized treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.

Our team of highly qualified family medical doctors specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, with a focus on preventive care to help patients maintain their overall health and wellness. We also offer pediatric services for newborns to adolescents, with a commitment to ensuring their healthy development.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Certified Physician Assistant. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing personalized treatment plans.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of medical procedures and protocols
  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications
  • Experience in primary care and family medicine
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience in pediatrics and family medicine is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing compassionate care to patients of all ages, with a strong commitment to maintaining their overall health and wellness.

This position provides for a base salary rate plus a percentage of your net profit at year-end. Each provider is given a financial report monthly to track progress.

Work schedule is four days per week plus working rotating Saturdays (1 Saturday per month). Our clinic is open Saturdays from 8am - 12pm for established patient walk-ins.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive medical care, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications. They are also responsible for developing personalized treatment plans for patients of all ages.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Certified at Family Medical Associates & Pediatrics a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 894 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in family medicine (pa)ranked against 894 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Tennessee48 active895 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 56% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,085 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (894 Family Medicine (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 31 employers
12
<$145k
8
$145k-165k
7
$165k-185k
11
$185k-205k
3
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary Plus Percentage of Net Profit at Year-End
Monthly Financial Reporting

Living in Lebanon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Typical market rent
$1,613/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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