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Center Well
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$124K–$170K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community In this role, you will practice medicine under the direction of physicians, working on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. This is a full-time position, and you will be based at our University City center in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Physician Assistant, you will:

  • Take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interprets laboratory tests and X-rays, make diagnoses, and prescribe medications - Exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks
  • Work under minimal supervision, using independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • 2 or more years of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant, preferably in a primary care setting
  • Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
  • Must be willing to participate in limited on-call coverage by phone Additional Information Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $123,800 - $170,300 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.

Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us About CenterWell Senior Primary Care

CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more.

Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being.

Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes.

We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana Company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized.

As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients.

CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will examine and treat patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications under physician direction. The role requires exercising independent judgment to manage complex medical issues with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and have at least two years of experience, preferably in primary care. Willingness to participate in limited on-call phone coverage is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical History TakingPatient ExaminationDiagnosisPrescribing MedicationsLaboratory Test InterpretationX-ray InterpretationPatient TreatmentClinical Decision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Center Well a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 435 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Center Well holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 730 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 80% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$147k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina 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

median 5.7this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 435 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Center Well

Hospitals and Health Care
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Life Insurance