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Optima Medical
Prescott, Arizona

Physician Assistant – New Grads Welcome

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$135k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

About Optima Medical

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. We are seeking a Physician Assistant to promote and maintain patients’ health by providing tailored care. As a Physician Assistant, you will be expected to conduct physical examinations, interpret lab tests and monitor patients’ overall health. You will couple as a health provider and advocate for disease prevention by supporting people in their quest towards total wellness. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is highly valued. Team spirit and a positive attitude are a must, as you will be working closely with other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities: Examine patients and their medical records Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.) Diagnose health conditions and illnesses Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases Prescribe medications Maintain accurate records and schedules Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention Promote good health practices Advance professional knowledge and conduct research Skill: Proven experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinic setting Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices Knowledge of health and patient care regulations Excellent communication skills Strong ethics Team spirit with a positive attitude Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience Why join our team? Competitive salary (dependent on experience and location) Leadership and mentoring Aggressive bonus structure Fun work environment Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays) Supportive and positive work environment Pay Range: $125,000—$135,000 USD

Requirements

Candidates must have experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting with expertise in primary, acute, and chronic care. Strong communication skills, professional ethics, and a team-oriented attitude are required for this role.

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingPatient educationHealth record maintenanceTeamworkClinical research

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Optima Medical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Optima Medical

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Leadership and mentoring
Aggressive bonus structure
Medical/vision/dental insurance
401k
Paid holidays
Supportive and positive work environment