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Care ATC
Providence, Rhode Island

Physician Assistant, PRN

Physician AssistantNo weekendsPer Diem

Pay as listed: $77-$80/hr · no weekends · Providence, Rhode Island.

Listed compensation

$77-$80/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

At CareATC, we genuinely believe in revolutionizing employer-sponsored healthcare. We're passionate about our mission and deeply committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered solutions for our clients and their employees.

Provide Personalized, Proactive Care Focused on Wellness and Workplace Health.

Why CareATC?

At CareATC, you’ll get to provide the kind of care you envisioned when you entered healthcare: personalized, proactive, and focused on wellness. Our providers enjoy time to connect with patients, supportive teams, and a better work-life balance.

Our unique model partners with PPL Corporation and its affiliate, Rhode Island Energy, to support the health, safety, and well-being of their workforce. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through preventive care and occupational health services while building lasting relationships with the employee population you serve.

Here’s What Makes Us Different

  • PRN schedule that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Malpractice and tail coverage provided.

Opportunity to support both primary care and occupational health services in a collaborative clinic environment.

Compensation

  • $77.00 - $80.00 per hour
  • Compensation is based on experience, certifications, and overall qualifications.

About the Job

We're looking for a PRN Physician Assistant to join our collaborative team in Providence, RI, serving employees of PPL Corporation and its affiliate, Rhode Island Energy, within the Healthy for Life Clinic.

In this role, you'll provide both primary care and occupational health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, workplace health, and long-term wellness.

You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while supporting the client's occupational health mission in a setting that values quality over volume.

Health Center Hours

Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities in Patient Care)

  • Comprehensive Care: Provide both in-person and virtual visits to increase access and continuity of care.
  • Diagnosis & Planning: Prescribe medications and develop personalized health plans with your patients.

Occupational Health Services: Perform DOT physicals, work-related injury evaluations, return-to-work assessments, regulatory medical examinations, and other occupational health services that support the health and safety needs of the Rhode Island Energy workforce.

  • Wellness Education: Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and lifestyle management.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, medical assistants, and other clinicians.
  • Culture: Contribute to a positive, team-oriented clinic culture.

What You’ll Bring to the Team (Minimum Qualifications)

Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the practicing state.

Current NCCPA certification.

DEA registration.

Current NRCME (National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners) certification required.

Previous occupational health experience required, including DOT physicals, occupational injury management, and return-to-work evaluations.

2+ years of primary care experience preferred.

Experience treating patients ages 2+.

Familiarity with HIPAA and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality.

Ability to pass on-site credentialing.

The CareATC Core4

Committed

  • Optimistic
  • Reliable
  • Empathetic

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you're ready to provide compassionate primary care and occupational health services in a supportive clinic setting, join CareATC and help us create a healthier tomorrow—one patient at a time.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

CareATC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at recruiting@careatc.com to request accommodations.

When contacted for a job opportunity, please beware of scammers and DO NOT provide personal information if you did not initiate the inquiry.

If the position is not posted on the CareATC website, the job does not exist. Thank you!

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive primary care and occupational health services, including DOT physicals and injury evaluations. They will also focus on patient wellness education, chronic disease management, and collaborative care within a clinic setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Physician Assistant license, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and NRCME certification. Previous experience in occupational health is required, with a preference for at least two years of primary care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient educationMedication prescriptionElectronic health recordsClinical collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, PRN at Care ATC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 454 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs

7
<$175k
7
$175k-190k
5
$190k-205k
5
$205k-220k
2
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 454 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental and Vision
Malpractice and Tail Coverage