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Careerplug
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Physician Assistant PA

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K–$125K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation bonus
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

KARE CENTER in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of licensed physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, from diagnosis and treatment planning to patient education and follow-up. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments for a range of acute and chronic conditions

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory work, imaging, and EKGs

Prescribe medications, therapies, and durable medical equipment as permitted by state law and practice agreements

Perform clinical procedures including wound care, joint injections, suturing, and other in-office procedures as needed

Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle modifications

Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

  • Coordinate referrals to specialists and ensure appropriate follow-up on test results and consults
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team including physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure seamless continuity of care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and ongoing clinical education
  • Qualifications & Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (MMS, MPAS, or equivalent)
  • Current, unrestricted PA license in the state of Michigan
  • NCCPA certification (Physician Assistant-Certified, PA-C) required
  • Current DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of PA clinical experience preferred; new graduates with exceptional training will be considered
  • Experience in primary care, internal medicine, or a related specialty is a plus
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
  • Strong diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($90,000 - $125,000 annually)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and paid CME days
  • Malpractice/professional liability insurance coverage
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Signing bonus for experienced candidates
  • Opportunity for career advancement and leadership roles within KARE CENTER

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-person position at KARE CENTER in Ann Arbor, MI. Standard hours are Monday through Friday with potential for some schedule flexibility. KARE CENTER is a supportive, mission-driven organization committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

This is an urgent care with primary care. The urgent care treats patients of all ages. The primary care is for adult patients only, by appointment only.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited PA program, a current Michigan PA license, and NCCPA certification. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, and 1-2 years of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisPrescribing MedicationsElectronic Health RecordsInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant PA at Careerplug a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 341 active Urgent Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 48 active listings.

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Urgent Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 10% in urgent care (pa)ranked against 341 Urgent Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$125kUrgent Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Michigan6 active341 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 58% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Nov 2026
Urgent Care hiring demand#3 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 29 days · 35% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 164 closed
New Urgent Care listings437 in the last 30 days302 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Urgent Care pay trend+6.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Careerplugsilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index48 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (341 Urgent Care (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
14% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Urgent Care (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 341 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Careerplug

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation bonus

Living in Ann Arbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$471k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,026/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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