Physician Assistant/Extender 2
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
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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