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Evergreen Health
Jamestown, New York

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$106k-$116k

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Job Description

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing adult primary care and gender affirming care patients of Evergreen Health's Primary & Specialty Care practice. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a patient-centered approach to care.

As part of the essential functions for this role, the provider:

  • Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations and diagnostic tests
  • In accordance with medical protocols, evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnosis and develops and implements a therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient
  • Records findings of physical and developmental assessment with timeliness and accurateness
  • Identifies abnormalities that require further study and proceeds with all aspects of follow-up care
  • Initiates first-line medical care plan within defined protocols and discontinues therapeutic regimens as per protocol
  • Develops appropriate primary care health regimens for patients utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with or refers patient to physician as per treatment protocols

Qualified FNP Candidate will be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of New York; be certified by the American Nurses Association or other approved certifying agency as a Family Adult Nurse Practitioner; candidates must have current BLS certification; experience utilizing EMR software (Medent, preferred); awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Qualified PA Candidate will possess a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in New York State; be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Must have passed the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam); candidates must have current BLS certification; experience utilizing EMR software (Medent, preferred); awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: Master's degree

Required license(s): FNP or PA

Required certification: BLS

What Evergreen Health Offers You

  • Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
  • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
  • Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
  • 403b with a generous company match
  • Paid parking or monthly metro pass
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid lunch breaks

This position is posted with a salary range. The actual rate of pay offered will be based on a variety of individualized factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, educational background, internal equity, and market considerations.

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will assess, diagnose, and develop therapeutic care plans for patients within a multidisciplinary primary and specialty care team. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and coordinating appropriate referrals for follow-up care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid New York State license as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Current BLS certification and experience with EMR software are required, along with sensitivity to health disparities in underserved populations.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingTherapeutic planningMultidisciplinary team collaborationHealth history documentationPatient referrals

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jamestown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$128k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$915/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Evergreen Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage at no cost
Paid Time Off package equal to 4 weeks in first year
403b with generous company match
Paid parking or monthly metro pass
Professional development opportunities
Paid lunch breaks