Family Practice Physician Assistant (PA)

1 month ago
Vail, ColoradoUp to $1,000Full TimeFamily Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vail Health Hospital as a Physician Assistant – $116K-$156K, Family Practice in [object Object]. Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.

Key Responsibilities

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  • It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
  • What you will need: Experience: Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a related area.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $116K - $156K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Patient CareAssessmentConsultationEvaluationDiagnosisTreatmentEducationFamily MedicineTeam-based CarePreventionWellnessDelegationDocumentationPatient Flow CoordinationConfidentiality

Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or an acceptable successor agency, and possess a valid Colorado State PA License with unrestricted DEA certification. Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a related area is preferred.
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Position Insights

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Vail Health Hospital is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Vail Health Hospital lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $116k to $156k annually.

This is approximately 49% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Vail, Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Assessment, Consultation, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Education, Family Medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and education within the assigned clinic or hospital department. Responsibilities also involve coordinating daily patient flow, maintaining confidentiality, and practicing accor...

Benefits package: Competitive wages, Parental leave (4 weeks paid), Housing programs, Childcare reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Tuition Assistance, Existing Student Loan Repayment, Specialty Certification Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Vail Health Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Vail, Colorado
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago