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Rockland, Maine

PT Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Physician AssistantPart-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $90/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Rockland, ME

(12 hours a week)

Overview

This part‑time (12 hours/week), Physician Assistant (PA-C) role is ideal for a provider who values flexibility while still making a meaningful #Impact in a mission‑driven outpatient setting. Based in Rockland, ME, you will support patients engaged in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment through a blend of in‑person care and remote follow‑up.

The Impact You Will Make

  • A solid foundation in #MAT protocols, OUD treatment, and evidence‑based addiction care
  • The ability to build trust quickly and maintain therapeutic rapport with a diverse patient population
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort balancing in‑person visits with remote follow‑up care
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team
  • A commitment to delivering care grounded in consistency, #compassion, and evidence‑based practice

Responsibilities

  • Patient Exams: Complete admission, readmission, and annual physicals; review labs with patients.
  • Medication Management: Issue medication change orders (including verbal orders per state rules) and ensure accurate nursing follow‑through.
  • Documentation: Review, complete, and sign required clinical documentation and reports.
  • Team Support: Train and support nursing staff to ensure safe, consistent clinical practice.

Requirements

Credentials

Current and active state license as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state of operation.

Certified in Psychiatry Preferred

  • Active DEA Registration (Schedules II, III C) with the ability/waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.
  • Active Medicaid and Medicare credentials.

Benefits

Schedule: 10-12 hours a week 2-3 days a week, early morning hours

Pay: Open for discussion, starting at $90 an hour

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

MAT protocolsBuprenorphine prescribingMultidisciplinary team collaborationNursing staff training

Addiction Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 43 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 51% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in physician assistant rolesranked against 3,000 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician assistant listings in Maine31 active3,044 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 51% no call · 72% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings (all professions)433 in the last 30 days231 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties)+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,000 Physician Assistant roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Maine figures use all physician assistants: too few Maine Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PT Physician Assistant (PA-C) at Impact to Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,000 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 22 employers
7
<$150k
5
$150k-175k
8
$175k-200k
4
$200k-225k
2
$225k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
CME allowance
71%
401k / retirement match
67%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.