Primary Care Physician Assistant

Prosser Memorial Health; Blacks Corner (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans (403(b) & 457)

CME allowance & PTO

Low premiums for family

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health in Prosser, Washington is seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician Assistant for our Grandview Clinic, a Rural Health Clinic. Join a supportive and collaborative team with low employee turnover and patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile.

The role emphasizes comprehensive primary care across all ages, chronic disease management, preventive services, and procedures within scope, with Epic EMR and modern technology to support patient care and quality

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active WA State licensure or ability to obtain.
• DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State or ability to obtain.
• ACLS certification.
• Clinical experience in primary care or urgent care, preferred.
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma/COPD, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and prescribing medications.
• Perform preventive care services, including well-child and annual wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, with patient education on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform office procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections, skin biopsies, and laceration repair.
• Coordinate referrals, transitions of care, and community resources in collaboration with specialists, behavioral health, and clinic care team members.
• Maintain timely, accurate EMR documentation and meet coding, billing, and quality reporting requirements; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Patient education skills

Education

WA State licensure

DEA registration and prescriptive authority

ACLS certification

Job description

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks a full-time Primary Care Physician Assistant at our Grandview Clinic, a Rural Health Clinic. Join a supportive and collaborative team with low employee turnover and patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile.PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen outpatient primary and specialty clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.

Primary Care Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma/COPD, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and prescribing medications.
• Perform preventive care services, including well-child and annual wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, with patient education on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform office procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections, skin biopsies, and laceration repair.
• Coordinate referrals, transitions of care, and community resources in collaboration with specialists, behavioral health, and clinic care team members.
• Maintain timely, accurate EMR documentation and meet coding, billing, and quality reporting requirements; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

Primary Care Physician Assistant Practice Highlights:

• 4, 10s or 3,12s
• No call. No holidays.
• Epic EMR with access to the latest technology, including AI scribe
• Locally governed with strong community presence; financially sound organization

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active WA State licensure or ability to obtain
• DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State or ability to obtain
• ACLS certification
• Clinical experience in primary care or urgent care, preferred
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills

Compensation Highlights:

• Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.
• Compensation is based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience. Annual base compensation range of $130,000 - $165,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for full-time employees; low monthly premiums for spouse/children.
• 403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.
• Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.
• Generous PTO allowance.

Why PMH?

Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics and the following specialty clinics: Cardiopulmonary, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Urology, and Women's Health. Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.

We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve. From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture. Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker’s Hospital Review (2025): The top recommended hospitals in every state | Becker's.

Community Description

• Friendly and Welcoming community
• Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
• The Birthplace of Washington Wine
• No State income tax
• 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco)
• Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport (https://www.flytricities.com)
• 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon

For more information, please contact:

Kelliann Ergeson at [e-mail]