Physician Assistant/Extender 2

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k

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Job Description

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Job Title

Physician Assistant/Extender 2

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006576

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$120,000

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides healthcare service typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of general medicine experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and completion of a physician assistant training program of at least 24 months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA, and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within one year) and two (2) years of experience in a related area; or Master's degree in nursing area of assignment from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in a related area and a current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area.

The psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of two (2) years of mental health experience. The medical specialty area requires a minimum of four (4) years of mental health experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Physician Assistant/Extender 1 (HCP110) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Conducts physical examinations, develops treatment plans, and counsels clients on their health needs.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field with completion of an accredited training program. Candidates must possess relevant experience in general medicine or mental health and hold or be eligible for state licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient counselingMedication prescriptionMental health assessmentPsychiatric careClinical documentation

Behavioral Health — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 66% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,540 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Statesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Georgia Department of Revenue

Government Administration
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust State of Georgia benefits package
State retirement system (pension)
PSLF eligible employer
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