Physician Assistant - Certified

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$106K - $137K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

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

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric Primary CareAcute Illness TreatmentChronic Condition ManagementPatient EducationCollaborative Care

Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Pediatrics PA market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (pa)ranked against 48 Pediatrics (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$106k–$137kPediatrics PA median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 78% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS physician assistant listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings (all professions)1,211 in the last 30 days722 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics PA pay trend−3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (48 Pediatrics (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 48 active Pediatrics (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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18
<$135k
5
$135k-155k
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$155k-175k
7
$175k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
70% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Pediatrics (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 48 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pueblo Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Pueblo, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment
CME Opportunities
Patient-Centered Medical Home

Living in Pueblo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,323/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pueblo, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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