Physician Assistant - Primary Health Care
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Physician Assistant - Primary Health Care in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will work under the direction and supervision of the Physician to provide preventative and/or ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients.
- provide preventative and/or ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients.
Requirements
- and skills match an opportunity.
- This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
- Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
- Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $108,464 - $112,806 annually
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Physician Assistant - Primary Health Care.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant - Primary Health Care position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health 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.
Compensation Analysis
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $116k to $132k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $63 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($116k–$132k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Clinical Care Management, Preventative Care, Medical Interventions, Primary Health Care, Patient Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides preventative and ongoing medical and clinical care management to patients under the supervision of a Physician. This includes completing assessments and interventions across the spectrum of care within their department.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Provincial Pension Plan, Continuous Clinical Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
yesterday
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