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COMPA Industries
Los Alamos, New Mexico

Physician Assistant 2

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61-$67/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Physician Assistant 2
  • COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant position at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
  • Salary: $61 - $67/hr
  • Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
  • Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Impact

As an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the health and safety of employees in a complex work environment.

You will work closely with Laboratory occupational physicians to provide clinical care, address workplace medical concerns, support employee wellness initiatives, and ensure employees receive appropriate medical evaluation, treatment, and education.

Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining a healthy workforce and supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist Laboratory occupational physicians in providing occupational health services.
  • Carry out medical treatments and clinical evaluations.
  • Determine and arrange appropriate patient dispositions and follow-up care.
  • Identify, assess, and help correct workplace medical issues.
  • Counsel and educate employees on occupational and personal health-related matters.
  • Evaluate medical data and patient information to resolve a broad range of occupational health concerns.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding employee health matters.
  • Exercise sound clinical judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for patient care and workplace health solutions.
  • Independently plan, prioritize, and organize activities to meet established objectives.
  • Contribute to organizational goals through effective occupational medicine practices and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

  • Licensed to practice medicine by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Current New Mexico pharmacy license.
  • Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.

Working knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in occupational medicine with 2–5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine; or

Working knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in a clinically related field such as family medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, internal medicine, or sports medicine with 2–5 years of recent clinical experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze clinical information and resolve a diverse range of complex healthcare issues.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Desired Skills

  • Strong occupational health and workplace injury management experience.
  • Excellent patient counseling and communication skills.
  • Experience educating employees on health and wellness topics.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, employees, and organizational stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated sound clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) through NCCPA.
  • Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of New Mexico.
  • Current New Mexico pharmacy license and DEA registration.

2–5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine or a related clinical specialty including family medicine, emergency/urgent care medicine, internal medicine, or sports medicine.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical care and occupational health services to employees at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Collaborate with physicians to address workplace medical concerns and support employee wellness initiatives.

Requirements

Must be a Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with valid New Mexico medical, pharmacy, and DEA licenses. Requires 2-5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine or a related field such as family or emergency medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical EvaluationMedical TreatmentHealthcare AnalysisPatient Disposition

Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Medicine market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in occupational medicineranked against 158 Occupational Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$127k–$139kOccupational Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Medicine listings in New Mexico9 active158 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 74% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Medicine pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (158 Occupational Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant 2 at COMPA Industries a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 158 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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8
<$135k
3
$135k-155k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About COMPA Industries

Government Administration
Los Alamos, NM
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance

Living in Los Alamos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$557k
Typical market rent
$2,541/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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