Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisChronic Illness ManagementCare PlanningPrescription ManagementPatient EducationMedical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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).

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in primary care (pa)ranked against 424 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingVermont index 98.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 76% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (424 Primary Care (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 34 employers
13
<$145k
5
$145k-165k
15
$165k-185k
6
$185k-205k
4
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 424 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mountain Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Bristol, Vermont
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Ongoing Training Opportunities
Supportive Work Environment

Living in Bristol

Median resident rent
$1,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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