Physician Assistant (PA)
Compensation
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Job Description
Join our mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. We serve individuals and families across all life stages with a focus on access, prevention and whole-person care. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive work environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
We are currently building a talent pool for this PA role and encourage interested candidates to apply. This role could offer an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with experienced medical professionals, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. If you are committed to excellence in healthcare and eager to grow within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams
- Develop and implement personalized care plans for patients
- Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Educate patients and their families on health management, preventive care, and treatment options
- Document patient interactions accurately and maintain detailed medical records
- Stay current with medical research, best practices, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited PA program
- NCCPA Certification (PANCE passed)
- Vermont PA license (or eligibility)
- Proven experience as a PA in a primary care setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare software
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) at Mountain Community Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 424 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 76% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care (pa) | ranked against 424 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Vermont index 98.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 76% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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