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Ann Arbor, Michigan

Physician Assistant PA

Physician Assistant Top 10% in Urgent Care (PA)No weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90,000 - $125,000 annually

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3mo 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 358 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 83/100, 52 active listings.

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Urgent Care (PA)

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Ann Arbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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