Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Confluence Health as a Physician Assistant – Spine Health, $133K-$154K in United States. Salary Range $133,000 - $154,000 Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Requirements
- Ionizing Radiation – Yes Infectious Diseases – Yes
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $133K - $154K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Confluence Health as a Physician Assistant – Spine Health, $133K-$154K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine at Confluence Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation position at Confluence Health is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Confluence Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $133k to $154k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Washington.
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($133k–$154k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Spine Care, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Prescription Writing, Patient Education, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Testing, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide specialized outpatient spine care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute and chronic spine conditions within their scope of practice. This includes developing treatment plans, ordering diagnostic studies, prescribing medication, and educating...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts, Paid Time Off, Generous Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Gym Membership Discount, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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