Physician Assistant - CHS (Prescott Valley/Cottonwood)

Yavapai County, AZ

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and Arizona licensure as a Physician Assistant
  • Current Arizona DEA Certificate
  • Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Professionals
  • Valid Arizona driver's license
  • Current fingerprint clearance card from Arizona Department of Public Safety

Responsibilities

  • Examine and assess patients to establish diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Refer patients to specialists and other facilities as needed, providing patient education as required.
  • Document medical visits in the electronic health records system.
  • Coordinate patient care with clinic support staff, reviewing and co-signing records as necessary.
  • Identify opportunities for service improvement and participate in implementing solutions.
  • Represent CHCY at community outreach events, including health screenings and sports physicals.
  • Participate in the Quality Improvement Program when requested.

Benefits

  • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • Annual Leave
  • Health Care Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Prescott Valley/Cottonwood, AZ
Job Type: Full Time - Exempt
Job Number:
Department: Community Health Services - CHS
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Role

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in OB-GYN or reproductive health and a passion for serving diverse populations. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team.
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Major Duties, Responsibilities

  • Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans.
  • Refers patients to collaborating physicians and other specialists and other medical facilities as needed. Provides patient teaching as needed.
  • Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system.
  • Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff, including review and co-signing of patient records as designated by policy and procedure.
  • Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation.
  • Represents the CHCY in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
  • Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree and licensed in the State of Arizona by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.

Experience:
No experience necessary.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona. Current Arizona DEA Certificate and Basic Life Support.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and licensed in the State of Arizona by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you possess a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you possess current Arizona DEA Certificate or can obtain one prior to hire?
  • Yes, I currently possess a valid Arizona DEA Certificate.
  • No, I do not possess a current Arizona DEA Certificate but can obtain one prior to hire.
  • No, I do not possess a current DEA Certificate.

04

Do you have a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professionals?
  • Yes
  • No

05

You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
  • Yes, I currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
  • No, I do not currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, but acknowledge I must obtain one upon hire.

06

Please select your preferred work location(s). Not all locations may have current availability.
  • Ash Fork
  • Cottonwood
  • Prescott
  • Prescott Valley

07

How many hours per week are you interested in working?
08

Do you have interest in providing health services in rural areas via a mobile unit?
  • Yes
  • No

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