Physician Assistant

Fortrea

1 day ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Fortrea as a Physician Assistant in United States. Job Overview: The Physician Assistant will provide an information service and knowledge base on the clinical aspects of clinical trials in Clinical Pharmacology. In addition, he/she may act as a sub-investigator.

Key Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations/medical histories, and other participant assessments as delegated by the Medical Director/Associate Medical Director.

Review screening data including laboratory data and assess participant eligibility to check-in to the unit for clinical trials.

Interact with regulatory bodies as are relevant to the operations department.

Assume responsibility as technical advisor to the clinical teams and other departments within Clinical Pharmacology.

Requirements

(Minimum Required): UK: Post Graduate Diploma/MSc Physician Associate Studies or equivalent.

Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required): 3 to 5 years minimum relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications Include: Ability to communicate information.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Clinical TrialsClinical PharmacologyPhysical ExaminationsMedical HistoriesRegulatory ComplianceQuality SystemsGood Clinical PracticesTechnical AdvisoryParticipant AssessmentsLaboratory Data ReviewCommunicationNegotiationChange ManagementTrainingSafety Practices

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Fortrea a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Fortrea is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Trials, Clinical Pharmacology, Physical Examinations, Medical Histories, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Systems, Good Clinical Practices, Technical Advisory. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide clinical support for clinical trials and may act as a sub-investigator. Responsibilities include performing assessments, reviewing data for participant eligibility, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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