No salary listed — similar Physician Assistant roles pay ~$120k (median of 28 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 399 active roles in this specialty
Physician Assistant (PA)
About the Role
PA role at Vermont FQHC. Primary care. Mission-driven. PSLF eligible. Supportive team. Make a real difference in an underserved community.
Join Mountain Community Health as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Bristol, Vermont. 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.
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.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Mountain Community Health in Bristol, Vermont.
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 399 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Vermont's cost-of-living index is 118.0 (US average = 100) — Vermont ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
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