Physician Assistant

Northern Star Pogo

18 days ago

United States$140k–160kFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northern Star Pogo LLC as a Physician Assistant in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for administering the occupational medicine surveillance programs such as drug and alcohol testing, employment physicals, and lead, cadmium, respiratory and hearing tests.

Responsible for the associated duties such as ordering the proper lab tests, obtaining the labs, interpreting the results and maintaining records in an appropriate fashion.

Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.

Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x

Benefits & Compensation

Graduate of an accredited PA Program

Current Alaska PA License & NCCPA Certification or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

Five or more years of experience providing emergency medical care as a PA in a high

volume acute care setting.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Northern Star Pogo LLC as a Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

Emergency medical careOccupational medicineDrug and alcohol testingPhysical examinationsDiagnostic testingWound managementSuturingInfection controlPatient counselingMSHA standardsCritical thinkingProblem solvingClinical judgmentMicrosoft OfficeAmazing ChartsLeadership

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PA program with a current Alaska PA license or be a licensed Nurse Practitioner. The role requires at least five years of acute care experience and two years in a remote industrial environment, along with BLS, ACLS, and PHTLS certifications.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Northern Star Pogo 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 Northern Star Pogo 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

Northern Star Pogo lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $140k to $160k annually.

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
Transparent compensation ($140k–$160k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medical care, Occupational medicine, Drug and alcohol testing, Physical examinations, Diagnostic testing, Wound management, Suturing, Infection control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides medical treatment for mine employees, contractors, and visitors while managing occupational health surveillance programs. They are responsible for emergency response, diagnostic testing, and maintaining accurate medical records in a remote industrial setting.

Benefits package: Bonuses, Insurances, 401k, Paid leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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