Physician Assistant - Certified
Listed compensation
$106K - $137K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Pueblo, CO 81004Salary Range: $105,796.00 - $136,913.00 Salary/yearPCHC is seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Physician Assistant-Certified with a passion for pediatrics to join our growing, integrated care network to provide comprehensive primary care services for infants, children, and adolescents in a collaborative, team-based environment.
This opportunity offers competitive guaranteed compensation, outstanding work-life balance, and robust clinical support—allowing you to focus on what matters most: your patients.
The PA-C at PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care with a strong focus on Pediatrics with an opportunity of minimal Family Practice, if desired for continuity of care, within a community health center setting.
Key
Responsibilities
Provide primary and preventive care to pediatric patients (birth through adolescence) Perform well-child exams, developmental screenings, and immunizations Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic conditions Deliver family-centered care, education, and anticipatory guidance Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health, dental, and care coordination teams Participate in quality improvement initiatives and care team meetings Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with clinical standards Adhere to all PCHC clinical protocols and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program National certification as a Physician Assistant and Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Pediatrics strongly desired Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Colorado Current BLS/CPR certification Experience in pediatrics, family medicine, or community health preferred Strong commitment to serving underserved populations
What We Offer
Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful impact in the community Collaborative, team-based care model with strong clinical support Opportunity to practice in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) environment Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Eligibility for loan repayment programs (e. g., NHSC/FQHC qualifying site) Professional development and CME opportunities The provider works collaboratively within PCHC’s integrated care model alongside behavioral health, perinatal, dental, pharmacy, nursing, and care coordination teams to promote whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents within an integrated care network. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including behavioral health and dental services to ensure whole-person patient outcomes.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with national certification and Colorado licensure. Experience in pediatrics or community health and a CAQ in Pediatrics are strongly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Certified at PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (PA) — ranked against 30 active Pediatrics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context
Pueblo Community Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 3 active listings.
In Colorado, the Physician Assistant weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$127k (36 salary observations; 55 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (891 salary observations; 2,309 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 73% have no call, 71% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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