Physician Assistant
Nephrology in Arizona pays $289k median — is this one competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Duo Health as a Physician Assistant – In-Home Care, M-F Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete history and physical exams and order laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
- Educate patients about medication usage and side effects, and prescribe medications as permitted by state prescribing authorities.
- Identify and manage patients’ medical conditions and obstacles to care.
- Participate in frequent care team huddles.
Requirements
- Licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Arizona.
- Must meet Duo Health clinician credentialing criteria, including passing a background check
- Reliable transportation and a verifiable good driving record. Must be able to travel to patient homes.
- Must be self
Benefits & Compensation
- 20 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Duo Health as a Physician Assistant – In-Home Care, M-F Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Duo Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nephrology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Nephrology — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Nephrology position at Duo Health 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, Nephrology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Maricopa/Casa Grande area, Arizona.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Chronic Kidney Disease Management, Value-Based Care, Interprofessional Collaboration, Assessment, Medication Management, Social Management, Behavioral Health Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nephrology role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will act as part of a care team, directly interfacing with a small panel of patients with CKD stages 3b, 4, 5, and ESRD to drive high-quality value-based care through home, teleconference, or telephone interactions. Duties include assuming medical responsibility for the panel...
Benefits package: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Adoption assistance, 401(k) with generous company match, Malpractice insurance fully covered, Access to free wellness and personal-development courses, 12 Paid holidays + 4 weeks PTO, Mileage reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Nephrology physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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