Physician Assistant Job Description Template (Free, 2026)

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA-C) Department: [Specialty — e.g., Orthopedic Surgery, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine] Reports To: Supervising Physician / Medical Director Location: [City, State] | [Clinic / Hospital / Outpatient Center] Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time Schedule: [Monday–Friday / Rotating / On-call as needed] About [Practice / Health System Name] [Practice Name] is a [multi-specialty group / academic medical center / community health clinic] serving [patient population] across [location(s)]. Our [specialty] team is led by [Physician Name / Medical Director] and is recognized for [relevant achievement or mission statement]. Role Summary The Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services within the defined scope of practice. This PA will manage a panel of [acute / chronic / surgical] patients, performing history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and performing procedures within their clinical specialty. Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations; formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans • Order, perform, and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other ancillary tests • Prescribe medications, controlled substances (DEA registration required), and therapeutic interventions in accordance with state prescriptive authority laws and the collaborative practice agreement • Perform procedures independently, including [list specific procedures: e.g., joint injections, laceration repair, chest tube insertion, first-assist surgical procedures] • Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and preventive care measures • Document all patient encounters in [EHR name, e.g., Epic, Cerner, athenahealth] accurately and in accordance with billing and regulatory requirements • Participate in hospital rounds, surgical cases, or procedures as assigned • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, medical assistants, physical therapists, and social workers • Meet productivity targets of [X] patients per day / [X] RVUs per month • Participate in quality improvement programs, peer review, and continuing education requirements • Maintain currency of NCCPA certification, state PA licensure, BLS/ACLS, and DEA registration Required Qualifications • Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program; Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) or equivalent • Current NCCPA certification (PA-C) • Active PA license in [State] or eligibility to obtain prior to start date • Current BLS certification; ACLS required for [ED/hospital/procedural settings] • DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain) for controlled substance prescribing roles • [X]+ years of clinical PA experience in [specialty] preferred Preferred Qualifications • Specialty certification (e.g., CAQ in Emergency Medicine, Surgery, or Orthopedic Surgery) • Experience with [Epic / Cerner / athenahealth] EHR • Current ATLS certification (trauma/surgical roles) • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus for [patient population] Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary: $[X]–$[X] annually, commensurate with experience and specialty • Production bonus or RVU incentive plan • Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based coverage; tail covered) • DEA registration reimbursement • CME allowance: $[X,000]/year + [X] CME days • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) / 403(b) with employer match • Paid time off and paid holidays • Sign-on bonus: $[X,000] (if applicable) • Relocation assistance available [Practice Name] is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.